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How do I get my Personal Identification Number (PIN)?

Published 12/05/2014 02:20 PM   |    Updated 04/27/2020 08:44 AM

Effective April 27, 2020, the MC and MX PINs have been eliminated. FMCSA has consolidated its PIN functions into one USDOT PIN. This PIN is received at registration and may be requested from FMCSA if it is lost or forgotten.

A PIN can now be requested online and delivered in one of two ways:

You can request the PINs by going to www.safer.fmcsa.dot.gov and then clicking on the "Click here to request a USDOT Number PIN be emailed" prompt or "Click here to request a USDOT Number PIN be mailed to the address on file." Detailed instructions for this process are attached to this FAQ.

PLEASE NOTE: requirements for receiving the PIN have changed as of November 13, 2017.

How Long Will It Take by Mail?

Please allow 7-10 business days to receive it by mail. It will be mailed to the mailing address on file with the FMCSA.

What is the format of the USDOT Number PIN?

The format of the USDOT number PIN is NLNNLLNL, where N=a number and L=a letter. For example, 1A23BC4D.

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