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 Website and search for your business.
The Passenger Section handles the processing of vehicles for various different types of intrastate for-hire passenger Certificates. Vehicle types include:
- Buses
- Transportation Network Company (TNC)
- Disabled Person Vehicles
- Limousine
- Taxi
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, Uniform Motor Carrier Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability Certificate of Insurance with Motor Carriers before submitting an application. Liability coverage must be in compliance 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.
For an approved listing of criminal background check companies Click Here.
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.
Please allow up to 14 business days for the processing of all applications.
AUTHORITY-SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING
1. Transportation Network Company (TNC) complete the following:
2. Taxicab Certificate completes the following:
3. Limousine Certificate complete the following:
4. Disabled Person’s Vehicle Certificate complete the following:
Visit your Motor Carrier Portal Account with the help of this Walkthrough.
Vehicles operating under a disabled person’s certificate must be ADA compliant and may not be more than fifteen (15) regular seats.
Note: Disabled Persons's Vehicles (DPV) must meet specifications set forth by 49 CFR part 38 which requires mobility aid accessibility and an integrated mechanical lift or ramp. If you have questions, please contact Motor Carriers.
5. Charter Bus Certificate complete the following:
Visit your Motor Carrier Portal Account with the help of this Walkthrough.
To obtain a USDOT number visit FMCSA at www.fmcsa.dot.gov
If an interstate carrier, authority is not required. To obtain Interstate Operating Authority, visit FMCSA at www.fmcsa.dot.gov.
An International Registration Plan (IRP) will be required for all interstate vehicles with a gross weight over 26,001 lbs. or greater. KY IRP
- Additional Passenger Certificates(only used once a certificate has been granted)
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To replace a lost, stolen, or damaged plate, report the plate in our ICA System by clicking here.
- To update your company information, please review the Contact Info Tab on your ICA Account here.
6. Bus Certificate complete the following:
7. Utility Trailer Certificate complete the following:
Visit your Motor Carrier Portal Account with the help of this Walkthrough.
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: