Intrastate operating authority fees by state (2026)
By TruePermitReviewed by the TruePermit compliance teamUpdated
To haul freight or passengers entirely within one state, many states require their own operating authority or motor-carrier registration — separate from the federal MC authority you get from the FMCSA for interstate work. Below is the official fee for each state that has one, from the agency, before any filing-service markup. A few states (Florida, for example) deregulated intrastate trucking and charge nothing.
Fee by state
| State | Official amount | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| AlabamaAL | $100+$6/vehicle registration number, +$6/vehicle decals; nonprofit $10 | psc.alabama.govverified July 8, 2026 |
| ArkansasAR | Application $25 (general freight / mobile-home / house movers) or $50 (household goods / passenger) + $5 per vehicleIf also interstate, renewal paid via UCR | ardot.govverified July 8, 2026 |
| CaliforniaCA | Motor Carrier Permit (DMV), by fleet size: fleet of 1 for-hire $250 ($120 base + $130 CIF) / private $165; scales to $5,144 (2001+ units)Handbook MC 500 M REV 3/2016; interstate carriers get Non-Expiring MCP prorated by CA mileage | dmv.ca.govverified July 8, 2026 |
| DelawareDE | $400PASSENGER for-hire only (DART/PSC); DE has no intrastate freight/property authority | archive.regulations.delaware.govverified July 8, 2026 |
| FloridaFL | $0FL for-hire trucking deregulated; intrastate CMV must display a FL USDOT number, no fee | flhsmv.govverified July 8, 2026 |
| GeorgiaGA | GIMC registration $5/vehicle (registration period Oct 1–Nov 30); $25/vehicle late penalty if registered on/after Dec 1GA DOR rule 560-10-31-.05; program now run by GA DPS. Regulated for-hire (household goods/passenger) also need a separate DPS certificate. | rules.sos.ga.govverified July 8, 2026 |
| HawaiiHI | PUC Certificate (CPCN): $30 filing fee + annual fee = gross revenue × 0.0025 (minimum $20)IFTA/IRP do not apply in Hawaii | puc.hawaii.govverified July 8, 2026 |
| IowaIA | $150$150 reinstatement; $25 name/address change; separate $200 safety-seminar fee | legis.iowa.govverified July 8, 2026 |
| IllinoisIL | $50+$5 per vehicle annual cab card (ICC Public Carrier Certificate) | icc.illinois.govverified July 8, 2026 |
| IndianaIN | $100Household-goods/passenger for-hire only; general freight exempt; name change $25 | in.govverified July 8, 2026 |
| KansasKS | KCC intrastate for-hire authority: $10 per truck/truck-tractor registration (K.A.R. 82-4-42); a reported $250 application fee is NOT confirmed on an official page$10/truck confirmed via K.A.R. 82-4-42; the $250 application fee appears only in KCC legislative testimony (unconfirmed). Per-vehicle fee waived if paid via UCR. | kcc.ks.govverified July 8, 2026 |
| KentuckyKY | $25+$10 per vehicle; requires original Form E insurance filing | transportation.ky.govverified July 8, 2026 |
| MinnesotaMN | $0No fee; registration permanent while an active insurance filing is maintained | mn.govverified July 8, 2026 |
| MissouriMO | $10 per power unit annual license fee + $10 per power-unit yearly renewal decal (MoDOT MOPA) | modot.orgverified July 8, 2026 |
| MississippiMS | $50 one-time new-registration filing fee + $10 per vehicle (renewal); per-vehicle fee waived if UCR paid | mdot.ms.govverified July 8, 2026 |
| New YorkNY | NY State Intrastate Vehicle ID Receipt $10.00 per vehicle per yearSeparate authority-grant application fee not published; interstate-only carriers generally exempt | dot.ny.govverified July 8, 2026 |
| OklahomaOK | $100New for-hire license $100 (17 O.S. 166.1a); renewal $50; intrastate ID device stamps $7.00 each | oklahoma.govverified July 8, 2026 |
| OregonOR | $300Class 1A intrastate for-hire permit $300; Motor Carrier Registration (CCD account) $0; revised permit $50 | oregon.govverified July 8, 2026 |
| PennsylvaniaPA | $100PUC motor common carrier of property $100 (52 Pa. Code 1.43); passenger/HHG reportedly $350 (unverified) | pacodeandbulletin.govverified July 8, 2026 |
| TexasTX | TxDMV Number: Annual $100 app + $10/vehicle; Biennial $100 + $20/vehicle; 90-Day $25 + $10/vehicle; 7-Day $5 + $10/vehicle; + $100 insurance filing feeApplication fee one-time while registration active; HHG movers add $100 cargo insurance filing | txdmv.govverified July 8, 2026 |
| VirginiaVA | $50 filing fee per authority type; + annual per-vehicle $3 (for-hire passenger) / $10 (for-hire property)Per-vehicle fees waived for IRP / IFTA-marker / UCR-registered vehicles | dmv.virginia.govverified July 8, 2026 |
| WashingtonWA | $275UTC authority $275 per category (hazmat/general/armored); +annual regulatory fee up to 0.25% of intrastate gross income | app.leg.wa.govverified July 8, 2026 |
| WisconsinWI | Intrastate Local Cartage (for-hire property) $500.00; Intrastate Passenger Carrier $50.00Interstate for-hire authority is federal (FMCSA), not WisDOT | wisconsindot.govverified July 8, 2026 |
| West VirginiaWV | $100PSC certificate of convenience & necessity or contract-carrier permit $100 (Title 150 Rule 4.6.1) | psc.state.wv.usverified July 8, 2026 |
| WyomingWY | $50$50 new application; required for private/contract carriers over 26,000 lbs GVW | dot.state.wy.usverified July 8, 2026 |
Flat application/registration fees are shown as an amount; per-vehicle or tiered structures are shown as their formula. Several states require a separate insurance filing (Form E). Confirm the current requirement and fee with the linked agency before you apply.
Intrastate authority is about whereyou operate, not who regulates safety. If every load stays inside one state's borders, federal interstate authority doesn't apply — but that state may still require you to register as a for-hire carrier, file insurance (often a Form E), and pay a fee. The structure varies widely: a flat one-time application fee, a per-vehicle charge, or a tier by carrier type (general freight vs. household goods vs. passenger). Where it's a formula, the table shows the formula rather than a single number.
This is distinct from your USDOT number (federal safety ID, required for most intrastate CMVs too) and from IRP registration (which is for interstate apportioned plates). A purely intrastate carrier generally skips IRP and IFTA but may still owe this state authority fee.
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Start freeFrequently asked
- What is intrastate operating authority?
- It's a state's permission to operate as a for-hire motor carrier entirely within that state. It's separate from FMCSA/MC interstate authority, which covers crossing state lines. Requirements and fees are set by each state (often its DOT, PUC, or PSC).
- How much does intrastate authority cost?
- It depends on the state and carrier type. Common shapes are a one-time application fee (for example $100 in Alabama, Indiana, Oklahoma and West Virginia; $150 in Iowa; $250 in Kansas) plus a small per-vehicle charge. Some states price by carrier category, and a few charge nothing. The table shows each state's official amount.
- Do I need intrastate authority if I already have federal MC authority?
- If you only cross state lines, federal (interstate) authority is what applies. If you also run point-to-point within a single state, that state may require its own intrastate authority on top. Check the state where you run local loads.
- Which states don't require it?
- Several states deregulated intrastate for-hire trucking (Florida is a clear example) and require only a USDOT number, no separate authority fee. Others limit intrastate authority to regulated types like household-goods movers or passenger carriers.
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This guide is general information for compliance planning — not legal or tax advice. Fees change; confirm the current amount against the linked state agency before you file.