UCR 2027 Registration: Dates, Fees & How to File
Registration for UCR 2027 opens October 1, 2026, and enforcement begins January 1, 2027 — register before the new year to avoid roadside citations. Fees are tiered by power-unit count; final 2027 amounts are set by federal rulemaking and published before registration opens. Register early in October and it's done in minutes.
The UCR 2027 timeline
UCR runs on a fixed annual rhythm: registration for the upcoming year opens October 1, and enforcement starts January 1. For the 2027 registration year that means you can file from October 1, 2026, and any interstate carrier, broker, freight forwarder or leasing company caught operating without 2027 UCR from January 1, 2027 risks citations and being placed out of service. The smart window is the first half of October — it takes minutes and the season's rush hasn't started.
What will the 2027 fee be?
UCR fees are adjusted by federal rulemaking each year and finalized before registration opens. For reference, 2026 brackets start at $46 for 0–2 power units and scale with fleet size ($138 for 3–5, $276 for 6–20, and up). The 2027 table is published by the UCR Plan and FMCSA ahead of October 1, 2026 — this page is updated the moment final amounts post, so check back or just run a free fee check with your USDOT.
Renewing vs registering for the first time
There's no difference in the filing itself — UCR is an annual registration, not a renewal that carries over. Whether you registered in 2026 or have never registered, you complete the same 2027 registration against your current fleet size. Your bracket comes from the power-unit count on your most recent MCS-150, so if your fleet shrank, updating your MCS-150 first can lower your bracket.
File it the day it opens — in minutes
Enter your USDOT and EasyUCR's AI pulls your FMCSA record, computes your exact 2027 bracket, opens the official UCR.gov portal and fills the registration live while you watch. It stops before payment — you review and submit, and the government fee goes straight to UCR.gov. You stay the filer; we never submit for you.
Frequently asked questions
When does UCR 2027 registration open?+
October 1, 2026. That's the standard opening date — UCR registration for the upcoming year always opens October 1.
What is the deadline for UCR 2027?+
Enforcement begins January 1, 2027, so register before the end of December 2026. States can cite and place vehicles out of service for operating without current-year UCR from January 1.
How much will UCR 2027 cost?+
Fees are tiered by power units and finalized by federal rulemaking before registration opens. In 2026 the brackets ran from $46 (0–2 units) to $44,836 (1,001+ units); 2027 amounts publish ahead of October 1, 2026.
Do I have to register for 2027 if I already did 2026?+
Yes. UCR is annual — each registration year stands alone. A 2026 registration covers you only through December 31, 2026.
Can I register for UCR 2027 before October 1, 2026?+
No — the system opens for the 2027 year on October 1, 2026. Until then you can make sure your 2026 UCR and MCS-150 are current so the 2027 filing takes minutes.