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Unified Registration System

Overview

The Unified Registration System (URS) training materials were developed to provide applicants a detailed instructional view of how to apply for a USDOT Number and Operating Authority Registration with FMCSA.

Who should take this training?

  • New Applicants: This training is for you. Beginning on December 12, 2015, the URS online registration application is only for new registration applicants.

  • Already registered with FMCSA: This training is only applicable to new registration applicants at time. All existing entities with a USDOT, MC, or FF number, or combinations of them will continue to use existing agency forms and processes to conduct updates, seek additional registration authorities, make administrative filings, and other registration related transactions, until September 30, 2016.

United States and Canada Training Module Summary

The following table provides a summary of the training modules available to entities that are domcilied in either the United States or Canada.

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Training Module Name Training Module Objectives
URS1: Introduction to the Unified Registration System (URS) The training objective for this module is to provide an introduction of the Unified Registration System (URS).
URS2:Introduction to Submit an Application for New Registration The training objective for this module is to provide an overview to submit an application for New Registration using the URS Online Application Process.
URS3: Submit Application for New registration - Motor Carrier - Passengers The prerequisite for this training module is the completion of the training module titled Introduction to Submit an Application for New Registration. The training objective is to provide Motor Carriers of Passengers an overview for submitting an application for New Registration using the URS Online Application Process.
URS4: Submit Application for New Registration - Motor Carrier: Hazardous Materials The prerequisite for this training module is the completion of the training module titled Introduction to Submit an Application for New Registration. The training objective is to provide Motor Carriers of Hazardous Materials an overview for submitting an application for New Registration using the URS Online Application Process.
URS5: Submit Application for New Registration - Motor Carrier: Property and Household Goods The prerequisite for this training module is the completion of the training module titled Introduction to Submit an Application for New Registration. The training objective is to provide Motor Carriers of Property and Household Goods an overview for submitting an application for New Registration using the URS Online Application Process.
URS6: Submit Application for New Registration - Broker - Property and Household Goods The prerequisite for this training module is the completion of the training module titled Introduction to Submit an Application for New Registration. The training objective is to provide Brokers of Property and Household Goods an overview for submitting an application for New Registration using the URS Online Application Process.
URS7: Submit Application for New Registration - Freight Forwarder with Vehicles: Property, Household Goods and Hazardous Materials The prerequisite for this training module is the completion of the training module titled Introduction to Submit an Application for New Registration. The training objective is to provide Freight Forwarders of Property, Household Goods and Hazardous Materials that operate vehicles an overview for submitting an application for New Registration using the URS Online Application Process.
URS8: Submit Application for New Fegistration - Freight Forwarder with out Vehicles: Property and Household Goods The prerequisite for this training module is the completion of the training module titled Introduction to Submit an Application for New Registration. The training objective is to provide Freight Forwarders of Property and Household Goods that do not operate vehicles an overview for submitting an application for New Registration using the URS Online Application Process.
URS9: Submit Application for New Registration - Cargo Tank Facilities The prerequisite for this training module is the completion of the training module titled Introduction to Submit an Application for New Registration. The training objective is to provide Cargo Tank Facilities an overview for submitting an application for New Registration using the URS Online Application Process.
URS10: Submit Application for New Registration - Intermodal Equipment Provider (IEP) The prerequisite for this training module is the completion of the training module titled Introduction to Submit an Application for New Registration. The training objective is to provide Intermodel Equipment Providers an overview for submitting an application for New Registration using the URS Online Application Process.
URS11: Submit Application for New Registration - Mexican Owned US Based Enterprise (International Transportation of Property and Household Goods and Passengers) The prerequisite for this training module is the completion of the training module titled Introduction to Submit an Application for New Registration. The training objective is to provide Mexican Owned United States(U.S.) Based Enterprises an overview for submitting an application for New Registration using the URS Online Application Process.
URS12: Company Official Portal Account The prerequisite for this training module is the completion of the training module titled Introduction to Submit an Application for New Registration. The training objective is to provide Applicants an overview for using the URS Online Application Process to request a FMCSA Portal Company Official Account.

Mexico Training Module Summary

The following table provides a summary of the training modules available to entities that are domcilied in Mexico.

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Training Module Name Training Module Objectives
URS1: Introduction to the Unified Registration System (URS) The training objective for this module is to provide an introduction of the Unified Registration System (URS).
URS2: Introduction to Submit an Application for New Registration The training objective for this module is to provide an overview to submit an application for New Registration using the URS Online Application Process.
URS3: Submit Application for New registration - Motor Carrier - Passengers The prerequisite for this training module is the completion of the training module titled Introduction to Submit an Application for New Registration. The training objective is to provide Motor Carriers of Passengers an overview for submitting an application for New Registration using the URS Online Application Process.
URS4: Submit Application for New Registration - Motor Carrier: Hazardous Materials The prerequisite for this training module is the completion of the training module titled Introduction to Submit an Application for New Registration. The training objective is to provide Motor Carriers of Hazardous Materials an overview for submitting an application for New Registration using the URS Online Application Process.
URS5: Submit Application for New Registration - Motor Carrier: Property and Household Goods The prerequisite for this training module is the completion of the training module titled Introduction to Submit an Application for New Registration. The training objective is to provide Motor Carriers of Property and Household Goods an overview for submitting an application for New Registration using the URS Online Application Process.
URS6: Submit Application for New Registration - Broker - Property and Household Goods The prerequisite for this training module is the completion of the training module titled Introduction to Submit an Application for New Registration. The training objective is to provide Broker of Property and Household Goods an overview for submitting an application for New Registration using the URS Online Application Process.
URS7: Submit Application for New Registration - Freight Forwarder w/Vehicles: Property, Household Goods and Hazardous Materials The prerequisite for this training module is the completion of the training module titled Introduction to Submit an Application for New Registration. The training objective is to provide Freight Forwarder of Property, Household Goods and Hazardous Materials that operate vehicles an overview for submitting an application for New Registration using the URS Online Application Process.
URS8: Submit Application for New Fegistration - Freight Forwarder w/o Vehicles: Property and Household Goods The prerequisite for this training module is the completion of the training module titled Introduction to Submit an Application for New Registration. The training objective is to provide Freight Forwarder of Property and Household Goods that do not operate vehicles an overview for submitting an application for New Registration using the URS Online Application Process.
URS9: Submit Application for New Registration - Cargo Tank Facilities The prerequisite for this training module is the completion of the training module titled Introduction to Submit an Application for New Registration. The training objective is to provide Cargo Tank Facilities an overview for submitting an application for New Registration using the URS Online Application Process.
URS12: Company Official Portal Account The prerequisite for this training module is the completion of the training module titled Introduction to Submit an Application for New Registration. The training objective is to provide Applicants an overview for using the URS Online Application Process to request a FMCSA Portal Company Official Account.