What does a BOC-3 filing do?
It designates process agents who may receive legal documents on behalf of a regulated motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder.
Process-agent designation
BOC-3 Filing
Coordinate the process-agent filing tied to your interstate motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder authority and retain the confirmation.
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What this filing does
BOC-3 Filing: a clear path from review to confirmation
Form BOC-3 tells FMCSA which process agents may receive legal documents for the regulated business. The filing should match the legal entity and authority record, and it does not replace the other steps required to activate or maintain authority.
What Mann does—and what the agency decides
Mann Registration can review source facts, prepare the filing or record set, and help track confirmation. Mann is an independent private service provider, not the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and cannot approve an application, guarantee timing or results, or replace legal or tax advice.
What we review
- Entity type and authority application
- Legal business name and FMCSA identifiers
- States in which the business operates or passes
- Current process-agent arrangement
What to have ready
- USDOT and docket number, if issued
- Legal name and business address
- Authority application details
- Contact information for filing confirmation
A clear path forward
3clear stepsHow the process works
Follow a defined sequence from the initial review through documented confirmation.
- Step 1 of 3
Match the entity
We confirm the legal entity and FMCSA identifiers the BOC-3 must support.
- Step 2 of 3
Coordinate coverage
We coordinate an appropriate blanket process-agent filing arrangement.
- Step 3 of 3
Confirm status
We help retain the filing confirmation and review the next authority dependency.
Common questions
BOC-3 Filing FAQ
Which states require a process-agent designation?
FMCSA requires designations based on the states in which the business operates and through which it passes. Blanket process-agent arrangements are commonly used to satisfy the applicable network requirement.
Can a motor carrier file its own BOC-3?
FMCSA says a motor carrier generally may file only if it is acting as its own process agent and follows the applicable rules. Brokers and freight forwarders may not file on their own behalf.
Does BOC-3 activate authority by itself?
No. BOC-3 is one dependency. Insurance filings, the public-notice period, fees, and other FMCSA requirements may also affect authority status.
Mann Registration is an independent service provider and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The responsible agency or program makes all final eligibility and filing decisions.