Frequently Asked Questions
A BOC-3 (Blanket of Coverage) is a federal registration form required by the FMCSA. It assigns legal process agents in all 50 U.S. states and D.C. to accept legal documents on behalf of your company.
You need a BOC-3 if you are applying for or reinstating FMCSA operating authority as a motor carrier, freight broker, or freight forwarder working in interstate commerce.
BOC-3 filings must list FMCSA-registered process agents in every state. Most carriers use a filing service or process agent company to appoint agents nationwide and submit the form electronically. We handle appointment and filing for a flat $85 fee.
With complete information, we typically file the same business day—often within hours. FMCSA system updates may take additional time depending on their processing queue.
Once submitted, your BOC-3 status is updated in the FMCSA system. Your operating authority can then move toward active status as other requirements (insurance, UCR, etc.) are satisfied.
For most new authority applications, the BOC-3 is filed once when you obtain operating authority. You must file an updated BOC-3 if your process agents or company information changes. Contact us if you need to update an existing filing.
Our flat rate is $85 for BOC-3 process agent appointment and electronic filing. No hidden fees—submit your request and we handle everything from there.