The Michigan Department of Transportation issues Motor Bus Certificate of Authorities to persons/entities that operate buses for-hire on Michigan roads and highways. Web Ste: http://www.michigan.gov/mdot/0,1607,7-151-9625_21607_21616---,00.html

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 Address Change Request

B. STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

Motor Bus Transportation Act, Public Act 432 of 1982, as amended. MCL 474.101-139 Web Site: http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-act-432-of-1982.pdf

C. APPLICABLE REGULATION:

Rules: http://www.state.mi.us/orr/emi/admincode.asp?AdminCode=Single&Admin_Num=47400101

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. Web Site: http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/fmcsr/fmcsrguide.asp?section_type=A

D. SUMMARY OF PERMIT/APPROVAL PROCESS:

 1.  Applicability (activities that require the permit)

Any motor bus carrier that changes their business address

 2.  Pre-Application Requirements

None

 3.  Application Submission Requirements

The applicant must completely fill out the Motor Bus Address Change Request on Form 3089 http://mdotwas1.mdot.state.mi.us/public/webforms/public/3089.pdf. Following completion of this step a new address on your Certificate of Authority will be issued.

 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:

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Creation/Revision Date:

September 15, 2010