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Passenger Vehicle

Passenger Vehicle

Motor Carriers

Passenger Vehicle

​​​If you are new to the Portal Account Registration process and need some assistance, click on this Walkthrough. If you need your SOS Number, please visit the Secretary of State Websi​te and search for your business.​​
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The Passenger Section handles the processing of vehicles for various types of intrastate for-hire passenger Certificates. Vehicle types include:​

  • Buses​
  • Transportation Network Company (TNC)
  •  Disabled Person Vehicles
  •  Limousine
  • Taxi​

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INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS

​PASSENGER CARRIER APPLICATION

​General

  • Before applying for intrastate passenger authority, please read the instructions and applications.

  • An insurance carrier authorized to transact business in Kentucky must file a Form E/Acord Form, Uniform Motor Carrier Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability Certificate of Insurance with Motor Carriers before submitting an application.  Liability coverage must comply with KRS 281.655.

  • You must have at least one vehicle available before Motor Carriers will grant a certificate. All passenger vehicles require a county clerk-issued plate.​

  • Complete all vehicle inspections by an automotive service technician and all nationwide criminal background checks before submitting the application.  

  • Approved listing of criminal background check companies​​​

If you have not yet applied for authority to operate as a passenger carrier, you may log in to the Motor Carrier Portal application, select “What Can I do,” then select which authority you need and follow the prompts. For additional assistance, please email qp.dmc@ky.gov.
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Please allow up to 14 business days for the processing of all applications.​

AUTHORITY-SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING​​

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​1. Transportation Network Company (TNC): Complete the following:


2. Taxicab Certificate: Complete the following:


3. Limousine Certificate: Complete the following:


4. Disabled Person’s Vehicle Certificate: Complete the following:​

  • Visit your Motor Carrier Portal Account.

  •  Vehicles operating under a disabled person’s certificate must be ADA-compliant and may not have more than fifteen (15) regular seats. 

  •  Note: Disabled Persons' Vehicles (DPVs) must meet the specifications set forth in 49 CFR part 38, which require mobility aid accessibility and an integrated mechanical lift or ramp. If you have questions, please contact Motor Carriers.

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5. Charter Bus Certificate: Complete the following:​

  • Visit your Motor Carrier Portal Account.

  • To obtain a USDOT number, visit the MOTUS Website.

  • If an interstate carrier, authority is not required.  To obtain Interstate Operating Authority, visit the MOTUS Website.

  • An International Registration Plan (IRP) will be required for all interstate vehicles with a gross weight of 26,001  lbs. or greater. KY IRP

    • Additional Passenger Certificates(only used once a certificate has been granted)
    • To replace a lost, stolen, or damaged plate, report it in our ICA System.
    • ​To update your company information, please review the Contact Info Tab on your ICA Account​.

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6. Bus Certificate: Complete the following:​

 

7. Utility Trailer Certificate: Complete the following:

  • Visit your Motor Carrier Portal Account.

  • Submit a Form E, Uniform Motor Carrier Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability Certificate of Insurance. This comes directly from the insurance company.

 

8.​ Kentucky Drive-A-Way Certificate: Complete the following:​​


​**Consumer Complaint: