Motor Carrier Re-entitlement & Name Change Documents
When a motor carrier changes its legal business name or re-entitles its authority after
a corporate restructuring, the FMCSA issues updated operating authority documentation under
the new name. These re-entitlement letters are the official record of that change.
Required by attorneys, lenders, and counterparties who need to verify the current legal
name associated with an active MC number.
What is a Motor Carrier Re-entitlement?
A re-entitlement is a document issued when a motor carrier's business name changes while
maintaining the same legal entity and MC number. Unlike a transfer (which changes ownership),
a re-entitlement updates the authority to reflect the new business name while keeping
everything else the same.
When Re-entitlement Documents Are Needed
- After a business name change to show authority under the new name
- To provide a complete name history for a given MC number
- Brokers and shippers verifying the current legal name on an authority
- Lenders and attorneys confirming name continuity for a carrier entity
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my MC number change with a name change?
No, your MC number remains the same. A re-entitlement only updates the business name
associated with your existing authority.
Can I see all previous names for my MC number?
Yes, when you search your MC number, you'll see all re-entitlement documents showing
the complete history of name changes for that authority.
Will brokers accept re-entitlement documents?
Yes. Re-entitlement documents show your authority under your current business name.
They're fully accepted by brokers and shippers.
Search your MC number to find re-entitlement and name change records.