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  • International Registration Plan (IRP)New Account Documents List

  • Motor Carrier Services

  • To open a new International Registration Plan (IRP) account, you must either:
    • Claim Indiana as your base jurisdiction by having a qualifying "Established Place of Business" (EPB); or
    • reside in Indiana
    Most owner-operators, sole proprietors, and new businesses in Indiana can establish base jurisdiction using residency. Residency may also be an option if a business cannot show an EPB because it is new to Indiana. Information on establishing or proving Indiana residency or EPB is located on the following pages.
  • When conducting business with DOR, you will need:
    • A valid, government-issued ID. For sole proprietors, an Indiana-issued ID is required to show residency
    • A Power of Attorney (POA-1) if you are representing the applicant
  • To establish a new IRP account in Indiana, you will need:
    • IRP and other state forms:
      • State Form FRP-A (55661): International Registration Plan Schedule A
      • State Form FRP-B (55662): International Registration Plan Schedule B, or State Form INIRP-BN (55550): New Account Schedule
      • State Form FRP-G (55664): International Registration Plan Schedule G
      • State Form INIRP-N (53048): Notice of Understanding
      • State Form 56148: Municipal Wheel Tax
    • Verification of valid US DOT number, Private or For Hire
    • FMCSA Certificate of Operating Authority
    • Federal Form 2290: Proof of paid Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return (HHVUT), including Form 2290 Schedule 1: Schedule of Heavy Highway Vehicles (if applicable)
    • Lease agreement from the motor carrier responsible for safety (if applicable). Leases with redactions or strikeouts of nonproprietary information will not be accepted
    • Verification of paid Unified Carrier Registration (UCR fees)
    • Verification of IFTA license or copy (jurisdiction other than IN) of valid IFTA applications (includes applications in approval process)
    • Copies of Driver's License or government-issued ID for all responsible officers
    • Copies of previous IRP registrations (if applicable)
    • Copies of the front and back of processed vehicle titles, jurisdiction-processed title applications, jurisdiction-issued electronic titles, or titles to be processed in Indiana (along with a notarized POA, if applicable). If a processed out-of-state title application is provided, a copy of the front and back of the processed vehicle title is required within 45 days.
    • Vehicle lease agreement(s) (if applicable). Leases with redactions or strikeouts of nonproprietary information will not be accepted
    • If the business is an LLC or corporation: Articles of Incorporation from the Indiana Secretary of State
    • If the business is an LLC or corporation: all responsible officers registered as Governing Persons of the registered business with the Indiana Secretary of State
    • Filed Federal Form SS4: Application for Employer Identification Number (EIN), showing an Indiana address
  • MCS reserves the right to refuse documents it determines are out-of-date, altered, fraudulent or would not otherwise meet requirements set by IRP Inc. Further, MCS reserves the right to request additional documents not listed to validate a new account
    International Registration Plan (IRP) New Account Documents List rev. 07/25
  • address for the company, or letter 147-C (if applicable)
    • A current mortgage or property tax statement, deed, or rental/lease agreement with an Indiana address. All commercial and residential leases require a duration of no less than 12 months. Leases with redactions or strikeouts of nonproprietary information will not be accepted.
  • Documents to prove Indiana residency or Established Place of Business (EPB)

  • Two documents of different types (from the appropriate list below) with the same Indiana address are required to prove Indiana residency or established place of business. If it is a residential address, it needs to be in the officer's name, or, if it is a commercial space, it needs to be in the company name.
  • Sole Proprietor

    • An Indiana income tax return with an Indiana address for the most recent tax year
    • Limit 1: The most recent gas, water, sewer, waste removal or electric utility bill in the registrant's name within the last 60 days
    • Valid Indiana-issued driver's license or state ID
    • Processed Indiana motor vehicle title in the applicant's name
    • Other (Limit 1: a credit card bill, internet bill, insurance bill, doctor bill, hospital bill within the last 60 days at the same address, or change of address statement from USPS)
  • Corporation

    • An Indiana income tax return with an Indiana address for the most recent tax year
    • Limit 1: The most recent gas, water, sewer, waste removal, or electric utility bill in the registrant's name within the last 60 days
    • Valid Indiana-issued driver's license or state ID
    • Processed Indiana motor vehicle title in the applicant's name
    • A Certificate of Existence from the Indiana Secretary of State (EPB)
    • Filed Federal Form SS4, Form Application for Employer Identification Number, with Indiana address (EPB)
    • Other (Limit 1: a credit card bill, internet bill, insurance bill, doctor bill, or hospital bill within the last 60 days at the same address, or change of address statement from USPS)
  • LLC/Single or Multi-Member LLC

    • An Indiana income tax return with an Indiana address for the most recent tax year
    • Limit 1: The most recent gas, water, sewer, waste removal, or electric utility bill in the registrant's Name within the last 60 days
    • Valid Indiana-issued driver's license or state ID
    • Processed Indiana motor vehicle title in the applicant's name
    • A Certificate of Existence from the Indiana Secretary of State (EPB)
    • Filed Federal Form SS4, Form Application for Employer Identification Number, with Indiana address (EPB)
    • Other (Limit 1: a credit card bill, internet bill, insurance bill, doctor bill, hospital bill within the last 60 days at the same address, or change of address statement from USPS)
  • Partnership

    • An Indiana income tax return with an Indiana address for the most recent tax year
    • Limit 1: The most recent gas, water, sewer, waste removal, or electric utility bill in the registrant's Name within the last 60 days
    • Valid Indiana-issued driver's license or state ID
    • Processed Indiana motor vehicle title in the applicant's name
    • A copy of the partnership contract is required
    • Filed Federal Form SS4, Form Application for Employer Identification Number, with Indiana address (EPB)
    • Other (Limit 1: a credit card bill, internet bill, insurance bill, doctor bill, hospital bill within the last 60 days at the same address, or change of address statement from USPS)
  • MCS reserves the right to refuse documents it determines are out-of-date, altered, fraudulent or would not otherwise meet requirements set by IRP Inc. Further, MCS reserves the right to request additional documents not listed to validate a new account
    International Registration Plan (IRP) New Account Documents List rev. 07/25

  • State of IndianaApplication for the International Registration PlanSchedule A

  • SECTION 1

  • 2. Business Entity Type
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • 17. Start Date MM/DD/YY
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • 19. New Account
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Please list the entire names, titles, address and SSN to match the updated columns. (Attach a separate sheet if necessary.)
    Rows
  • SECTION 3

  • Rows
  • Form INIRP-BNState Form 55550(R19 / 3-25)

  • Indiana Department of RevenueInternational Registration PlanNew Account Schedule BN

  • Section 1

  • 14. New Account
  • 15. Type of Carrier (check only one)
  • Section 2

  • (Place an X in the column to the right of the jurisdictions where proportional registration is sought.) *NR - Non Reciprocity
  • Section 3

  • 16. Please designate the appropriate year for the mileage reporting period of July 1, ________ through June 30, ________.
  • Under penalty of perjury, I have examined this return and all attachments and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete and correct, and I am providing proof of financial responsibility prior to affixing my signature hereto.
  • I agree
  • Date
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Instructions for INIRP-BN

  • Section 1

  • Line 1: Enter the applicant name as it is registered with the Indiana Secretary of State or the Indiana Department of Revenue. (The IRP Unit will register the applicant in the same name as registered with the Indiana Secretary of State or the Indiana Department of Revenue. If the name as registered with the Indiana Secretary of State or the Indiana Department of Revenue differs from the title or title application name, a Lease Agreement or title change is required.)

    Lines 2 through 6: Enter the FLEET street address if different from the Indiana business street address on Schedule A.

    Lines 7 through 11: Enter the fleet mailing address if different from the applicant mailing address on Schedule A. Each FLEET may have an independent mailing address where credentials or other correspondence regarding this FLEET are received from the IRP Unit.

    Line 12: Enter the Indiana IRP Account Number.

    Line 13: Enter the Fleet Number, if applicable.

    Line 14: Enter an X in the appropriate box for determining a new account.

    Line 15: Enter the Type of Carrier. Check only one.

  • Section 2

  • Place an X in the column to the right of the jurisdiction(s) where proportional registration is sought.

    The estimated miles for each jurisdiction are based upon the total actual miles traveled by proportionally registered vehicles in the jurisdiction, during the previous mileage reporting period. To use other estimated miles, see Section 3, Line 22.

  • Section 3

  • Line 16: Enter the year for the mileage reporting period for which the miles are being reported.

    Schedule BN must be signed by the responsible person. Please include the person's job title and the date.

    Print or type the full name of your insurance company (not the agency or the group). Enter your policy number and all the additional information requested.

    Indiana law requires every motor vehicle registered in the State of Indiana to have proof of financial responsibility.

    Proof of financial responsibility includes one of the following:
    1. Motor vehicle's insurance policy
    2. Self insurance (certificate from BMV required)
    3. Indiana Motor Carrier Authority Number (IMCA) (PSCI)
    4. $40,000 in securities or cash deposited with the Treasurer of Indiana

    NOTE: If qualified under 2 or 3, place your IMCA number or certificate of self insurance number in the policy number area on the front of this form.

    If qualified under 4, place the word "BOND" in the insurance company name area on the front of this form.

    Falsification of this information will subject you to a jail term of up to two years, a fine of up to $10,000, and suspension of your driver's license for a period of up to one year.

  • State of IndianaInternational Registration PlanSchedule G

  • Form FRP-G
    State Form 55664
    (8-14)
  • 1. Have you ever registered this vehicle or any other vehicles in Indiana?
  • 3. If you have not been IRP registered in Indiana, have you been IRP registered in any other state? (Please attach previous registrations)
  • Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this form, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete.
  • Date
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • MWT-1State Form 56148(R5 / 10-25)

  • Indiana Department of RevenueMunicipal Wheel Tax

  • You must complete and submit this form with your International Registration Plan (IRP) renewal or registration.
  • The Indiana Department of Revenue must collect and remit municipal wheel tax from motor carriers whose physical address is within the limits of a municipality that has adopted that tax type. By checking the appropriate box, indicate if your company's physical address is in one of the municipalities listed below.
  • Select your municipality if your company's physical address is within its limits:
  • Per IC 6-3.5-11-16(a), the owner of a vehicle who knowingly registers the vehicle without paying the imposed wheel tax with respect to that registration commits a Class B misdemeanor.
  • Certification Statement

  • Under penalty of perjury, I have examined this information and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, complete and correct.
  • Date:
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Indiana Department of RevenuePOWER OF ATTORNEY

  • POA - 1
    State Form 49357
    (R11 / 12-25)
  • Submit only to the Indiana
    Department of Revenue.
  • * Required information. If the field is not complete, this form will be returned to the sender.
  • 1. Taxpayer Information*

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • 2. Identification Numbers*

  • Hereby appoint(s) the following:
  • 3. Representative Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • 4. Authorization (select one)*

  • 5. Acknowledgement and Authorizing Signature

  • I acknowledge that by signing this POA-1, I authorize the designated representative(s) to receive confidential information and full power to perform on behalf of the taxpayer in tax matters related to this Power of Attorney. This authority does not include the power to receive refund checks.

    I acknowledge that actions taken by the designated representative(s) are binding, even if the representative is not an attorney. Proceedings cannot later be declared legally defective because the representative was not an attorney.

    I certify that I am the taxpayer, or authorized to sign this Power of Attorney on behalf of the taxpayer.
  • Date**
     - -
    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
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  • INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

  • Mike Braun, Governor
    M. Kevin Gulley, Commissioner
  • Indiana Government Center
    100 N. Senate Ave
    Indianapolis, IN 46204-2253
  • TO: New Indiana IRP Motor Carrier Registrants

    FROM: Motor Carrier Services Department, International Registration Plan (IRP)

    RE: Notice of Understanding the IRP Requirements
  • Thank you for visiting our Motor Carrier Services Customer Service Center. To establish a new Indiana IRP account, you must acknowledge each item listed below. After you read and understand all the requirements for retaining your account, sign and date this form.
  • Under penalty of perjury, I have examined these requirements and understand the contents of this statement. I agree to adhere to these requirements, and my signature below indicates that I clearly acknowledge my responsibilities as an IRP account holder.
  • Date:
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
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