Mcs 5889-2025

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FORM MCSA-5889 is a document used by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for motor carriers to request changes in their name, address, or to reinstate operating authority. It outlines the process for submitting requests, associated fees ($14 for name changes and $80 for reinstatements), and provides contact information for assistance. The form must be completed with accurate current information and submitted through specified channels.

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In Section A, fill out your current legal name, DOT number, and contact information. Ensure all details match your existing records.
If you are requesting an address change, proceed to Section B. Enter your new street address and city, ensuring accuracy for processing.
For name changes, navigate to Section C. Indicate if there is a change in ownership or management and provide the new legal name along with any required documentation.
If reinstating operating authority, go to Section D. Select the type of authority you wish to reinstate and provide payment information in Section E.
Review all entered information for completeness before submitting. Remember that incomplete forms may be discarded after 30 days.

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What is the difference between MCSA-5889 and MCS-150?

Whats the difference between MCS-150 and MCSA-5889? MCS-150 is for USDOT updates and MCSA is for Motor Carrier (Operating Authority) updates for Name Change, Address Change and Reinstatement.

What is form 5889?

Form MCSA-5889 - Motor Carrier Records Change Form. Document. MCSA-5889 Form 8-22-25 508.pdf (208.78 KB) This form can be used to submit requests for Operating Authority name and address changes, and also to request reinstatement of an operating authority.

Who needs to file a biennial update?

The MCS-150 is a specific form used for the biennial update (every two years) of the USDOT number registration. This update is a must-follow requirement for anyone who has a USDOT number, whether they are motor carriers, brokers, or freight forwarders.

Is the FMCSA getting rid of MC numbers?

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is simplifying its registration process by moving to a USDOT-number-only system. This change ends the use of MC (Motor Carrier) numbers. The transition began with the Unified Registration System (URS) rollout in November 2023 and will finish by October 1, 2025.