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 Certificate of Authority Name Change

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 entity legal name

 2.  Pre-Application Requirements

None

 3.  Application Submission Requirements

The following steps must be completed correctly in order to change your Certificate of Authority to operate as a motor bus carrier of intrastate passengers in the State of Michigan. Following completion of these steps a new name on your Certificate of Authority will be issued.

A. Applicant Information, part 1 The applicant must completely fill out the Motor Bus Name Change Request on Form 3090 http://mdotwas1.mdot.state.mi.us/public/webforms/public/3090.pdf

B. This application must include the following: 1) Certified copy of applicant's Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization or Certificate to Conduct Business under an Assumed Name, or Articles of Copartnership (as applicable), or 2) Certified copy of applicant's Certificate to Conduct Business in Michigan (if incorporated in a state other than Michigan). If needed, please contact the Corporations & Securities Bureau at (517) 241-6400.

C. Certificate of Insurance:

You must request your insurance company to submit an MDOT form No. 3007, Certificate of Insurance, to MDOT, certifying bodily injury and property damage protection of $5 million combined, as well as Michigan basic no-fault coverage. The name appearing on your insurance certificate must be identical to the legal name as shown on your application. Your insurance company may obtain blank 3007 forms from MDOT, by contacting this office at (517) 335-2574. Filings must be signed by the insurance company or authorized branch representative. The signature of an insurance agent or insurance agency personnel is not acceptable. NO OTHER TYPE CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE FORM WILL BE ACCEPTED.

 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

Submit fees to the "State of Michigan" for $25.00.

 7.  Appeal Process

None.

 8.  Public Input Opportunities

None.

E. Contact Information:

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Creation/Revision Date:

September 15, 2010