27 Registration year 2027
Know your UCR 2027 fee before January 1
Unified Carrier Registration fees for interstate carriers rose about 20% for 2027. Pick your entity type and fleet size and get the exact amount you owe - plus how many days are left to register.
January 1, 2027Registration deadline
$55Smallest bracket (0-2 vehicles)
~20%Average fee increase vs 2026
UCR 2027 fee calculator
One fee per entity, based on commercial motor vehicles owned and/or operated.
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Enter a whole number of vehicles, 0 or more.
Brokers and leasing companies pay one flat B1 fee for 2027 ($55) regardless of how many vehicles are in the operation.
Your 2027 UCR fee
$55
Bracket: 0-2 vehicles
$462026 fee
+$9Increase
+19.6%Percent
53Days
0Hours
0Minutes
Left to register before January 1, 2027
How it works
How UCR fees work
UCR is an annual federal registration for interstate motor carriers, freight forwarders, brokers and leasing companies. The fee is one amount per company, set by fleet size.
One fee per entity
You pay once per company per registration year - not per truck. The amount depends on the total commercial motor vehicles owned and/or operated.
Six brackets
From $55 for 0-2 vehicles up to $54,165 for 1,001+ vehicles in 2027. Each bracket stepped up about 20% from 2026.
Brokers pay flat
Brokers and leasing companies pay the B1 fee ($55 for 2027) regardless of fleet size - the larger brackets do not apply to them.
Register before January 1
The 2027 registration window opened October 1, 2026 and closes at the end of the year. Miss it and the fee is still due while states may start enforcement.
2027 registration opened October 1, 2026 - complete it before January 1, 2027. Fees for 2027 are +$9 to +$9,329 higher than 2026 depending on your bracket.
Deadline guide
Fee table
2027 UCR fees by fleet size
Effective October 1, 2026 for registration year 2027. The increase column compares each bracket with its 2026 amount.
| Bracket | Vehicles owned and/or operated | 2027 carrier fee | 2026 fee | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1 | 0-2 vehicles | $55 | $46 | +$9 (19.6%) |
| B2 | 3-5 vehicles | $167 | $138 | +$29 (21.0%) |
| B3 | 6-20 vehicles | $333 | $276 | +$57 (20.7%) |
| B4 | 21-100 vehicles | $1,163 | $963 | +$200 (20.8%) |
| B5 | 101-1,000 vehicles | $5,548 | $4,592 | +$956 (20.8%) |
| B6 | 1,001+ vehicles | $54,165 | $44,836 | +$9,329 (20.8%) |
Broker or leasing company: flat $55 for 2027 ($46 in 2026).
Answers
UCR 2027 FAQ
How much is the UCR fee for 2027?
It depends on how many commercial motor vehicles you own or operate. The 2027 brackets are $55 for 0-2 vehicles, $167 for 3-5, $333 for 6-20, $1,163 for 21-100, $5,548 for 101-1,000 and $54,165 for 1,001 or more. Brokers and leasing companies pay a flat $55.
When is the UCR 2027 deadline?
2027 registration opened on October 1, 2026 and must be completed before January 1, 2027. After January 1 the fee is still owed and states may begin enforcement.
Do brokers and leasing companies pay per vehicle?
No. Brokers and leasing companies pay a single flat fee at the B1 level - $55 for 2027 - no matter how many vehicles are in the operation. The published fee table shows a dash in the larger brackets for that reason.
What happens if I miss the January 1, 2027 deadline?
The registration fee remains due after January 1, 2027 and states may begin enforcement against unregistered operators. Registering late does not reduce the fee.
Where do I register for UCR?
You register through your base state or through the National Registration System (NRS) portal at ucr.gov. The UCR Plan's registration help line is 1-833-827-7526.
Do private carriers have to register for UCR?
Some do. UCR covers for-hire motor carriers, private exempt motor carriers (those transporting hazardous materials or passengers), freight forwarders, brokers, and leasing companies that operate in interstate commerce. The official check is the "Do I need to Register?" tool at plan.ucr.gov.
Does a one-truck operation owe UCR?
Yes. The 0-2 vehicle bracket exists precisely for small fleets: $55 for 2027, up from $46 in 2026. One truck is still one registration.
Is the UCR fee per truck or per company?
Per entity. You pay one annual fee based on the total number of commercial motor vehicles owned and/or operated by the company - not a separate fee for each truck.
Sources: UCR Plan fee brackets (fee figures, effective October 1, 2026) and Federal Register document 2026-17893 (fee-setting rule). Fee data verified November 9, 2026. The official "Do I need to Register?" check lives at plan.ucr.gov.