UCR Registration in North Dakota (2026)
If your trucking business is based in North Dakota and you operate across state lines, you must complete your Unified Carrier Registration for 2026 — pay before January 1, 2026. North Dakota is one of the 41 states that participate in the UCR program, so North Dakota-based interstate carriers register and pay through the national UCR system. The fee is the same nationwide, starting at $46 for 0–2 power units. Enter your USDOT and EasyUCR files it for you live.
Who must register in North Dakota
Any North Dakota-based carrier, broker, freight forwarder or leasing company operating commercial vehicles in interstate commerce. Intrastate-only operations that never leave North Dakota are generally exempt. Not sure which you are? Run a free check and EasyUCR confirms it before you pay.
How North Dakota carriers file UCR
North Dakota is one of the 41 states that participate in the UCR program, so North Dakota-based interstate carriers register and pay through the national UCR system. Either way, the registration itself is the same national process — and EasyUCR handles it the same way: enter your USDOT and the AI pulls your record, computes your fee, opens the official portal, and fills it live while you watch. You review and submit.
The fee is the same everywhere
UCR fees are set nationally, not by your state — $46 for 0–2 power units up to $44,836 for the largest fleets. Your base state determines where your fees are administered, not how much you pay.
| Power units | 2026 fee |
|---|---|
| 0–2 | $46 |
| 3–5 | $138 |
| 6–20 | $276 |
| 21–100 | $963 |
| 101–1,000 | $4,592 |
| 1,001+ | $44,836 |
Frequently asked questions
Do North Dakota carriers have to register for UCR?+
Yes, if they operate in interstate commerce. North Dakota is one of the 41 states that participate in the UCR program, so North Dakota-based interstate carriers register and pay through the national UCR system.
How much is UCR in North Dakota?+
The same as everywhere — it's a national fee tiered by power units, from $46 (0–2 vehicles) to $44,836 (1,001+). Your state doesn't change the amount.
When is UCR due in North Dakota for 2026?+
Pay before January 1, 2026. Enforcement begins on that date in participating states.