2027 UCR Registration: Dates, Fees and Filing

2027 UCR registration is open. Covered businesses can register for the 2027 year through ucr.gov. Registration opened on October 1, 2026, and enforcement begins on January 1, 2027.

2027 UCR dates

• Registration opened: October 1, 2026.
• Complete registration and payment before enforcement begins on January 1, 2027.
• A 2026 registration does not cover the 2027 registration year.

Minnesota DOT confirms the 2027 opening and enforcement dates. If you are renewing an existing registration, use our UCR renewal guide.

How much is UCR for 2027?

The lowest 2027 fee is $55 for a covered entity in the 0 to 2 vehicle bracket. Larger fleets pay the fee for their applicable bracket.

These are the registration fees adopted in the FMCSA final rule. They are fees per entity, not a charge for each vehicle. For the changes from last year, see 2026 and 2027 UCR fees.

What does an owner-operator pay?

An owner-operator required to register, with a UCR fleet count in the 0 to 2 bracket, pays a $55 registration fee for 2027. Whether a separate registration is required depends on the business and its operations. The official eligibility questionnaire helps establish whether UCR applies.

How to file for 2027

1. Have your USDOT number and business details available.
2. Open the official UCR portal and select the 2027 registration year.
3. Follow the portal instructions for your business category and vehicle count.
4. Review the applicable fee, complete payment and save the confirmation.

If the year shown is 2026, you are not looking at a 2027 registration. Review the year before completing the filing.

Need help with your filing?

Tell us your USDOT number and whether your question is about eligibility, the vehicle count or renewal. Request UCR registration help.

Is the 2027 fee still $46?

No. The 0 to 2 vehicle bracket was $46 for 2026. It is $55 for 2027. The fee increase was adopted by FMCSA and took effect on October 1, 2026.

Does paying UCR cover every DOT requirement?

UCR is one registration requirement. Other requirements depend on the carrier and its operations. See our UCR registration help page if you need assistance with this filing.