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All DMV offices, the DMV call center and our social media customer service will be closed December 24 at noon, through December 26th and January 1 in observance of Christmas and New Year's Day.

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  • Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Program
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Carriers must use the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) new online National Registration System (NRS). Please note that all transactions incur a fee.

Note: Virginia no longer accept paper applications and requires electronic filing of all UCR registrations.

Credential Requirements

You will not be issued or required to display a credential under the UCR. Upon processing your UCR registration, the NRS will send your registration information to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Other states and law enforcement agencies will be able to access your registration information submitted to FMCSA to verify compliance.

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