The Michigan Department of Transportation issues Motor Bus Certificate of Authorities to persons/entities that operate buses for-hire on Michigan roads and highways.

New!  Applications for these tasks are submitted and paid for online through the Michigan Business One Stop portal.

A. NAME OF PERMIT OR APPROVAL:

Motor Bus Equipment Deletion Request

B. STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

Motor Bus Transportation Act, Public Act 432 of 1982, as amended. MCL 474.101-139

C. APPLICABLE REGULATION:

Rules

Regulations: MCL 474.131 adopts certain Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations being 49 C.F.R. parts 382, 387, 390-393, 395-397 including appendices C, D, E, and G.

D. SUMMARY OF PERMIT/APPROVAL PROCESS:

 1.  Applicability (activities that require the permit)

Any motor bus carrier that elects not to operate a previously registered motor bus

 2.  Pre-Application Requirements

None.

 3.  Application Submission Requirements

The applicant must completely fill out the Bus Roster Update Request Form 3088 (Available through the Michigan Business One Stop.

Following completion of this step the bus(es) will be marked as non-operating until proof of title transfer occurs at which time it will be marked sold and then scheduled for deletion.

 4.  Procedures and Time-Frame for Obtaining Permit or Approval

Processing of a completed request usually takes from 1 to 2 weeks.

 5.  Operational Requirements

None.

 6.  Fees

Free.

 7.  Appeal Process

None.

 8.  Public Input Opportunities

None.

E. Contact Information:

Program website

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Creation/Revision Date:

September 15, 2010