✓ FMCSA Authorized Filing Specialists
✓ All Fees Included — No Surprises
✓ 4–6 Week Average Approval
✓ Full Support Until Approved
FMCSA Broker Authority Specialists

Get Your Moving Broker Authority. We Handle Everything.

Starting a moving brokerage requires a federal broker authority from the FMCSA. The process is complex, slow, and easy to get wrong. We handle every step — from filing to approval — so you can focus on building your business.

$300
FMCSA fee included
4–6 wks
Average approval
100%
Managed for you
Complete Filing Package
$1,799
One-time fee — all government fees included
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FMCSA OP-1 Broker Authority Filing
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BOC-3 Process Agent Filing
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Surety Bond Guidance & Referral
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EIN & LLC Setup Guidance
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Full Compliance Checklist
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FMCSA Follow-Up Until Approved
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Full 7-Week Launch Program — all 43 lessons included
All government filing fees are included in the $1,799 price. No hidden costs.
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Secure payment via Stripe
How It Works
Six Steps to Your Broker Authority
We manage every step. You just answer our questions and wait for your approval.
1
Purchase & Intake
Complete payment and fill out our intake form with your business details
2
Entity Setup
We guide you through LLC formation and EIN registration if needed
3
OP-1 Filing
We prepare and submit your FMCSA Broker Authority application
4
BOC-3 Filing
Process agent registered in every state your brokerage operates
5
Surety Bond
We connect you with a bonding provider for your $75K required bond
6
Authority Granted
Your FMCSA broker authority is active — you are ready to operate
What Is Included
Everything You Need to Launch Legally
The $1,799 package covers every filing, every fee, and every step from application to approval.
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FMCSA OP-1 Filing
The federal application for your broker operating authority. We prepare, review, and submit the complete OP-1 form on your behalf. The $300 FMCSA filing fee is included.
$300 fee included
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BOC-3 Process Agent
Federal law requires a registered process agent in every state. We handle the BOC-3 filing and arrange your process agent coverage nationwide. Fee included.
Fee included
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Surety Bond Guidance
The FMCSA requires a $75,000 surety bond for broker authority. We connect you with our bonding partners to secure competitive rates, typically $900–$2,000/year.
Referral included
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EIN & LLC Guidance
We walk you through forming your LLC and obtaining your Employer Identification Number — the two legal requirements before you can apply for broker authority.
Step-by-step guidance
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Compliance Checklist
A complete checklist of everything required to operate as a licensed moving broker — from record-keeping requirements to customer disclosure obligations.
Full documentation
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FMCSA Follow-Up
We monitor your application status and follow up with the FMCSA on your behalf until your authority is granted. Average approval time is 4–6 weeks.
Until approved
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7-Week Launch Program
The complete Moving Broker Launch Program — 43 video lessons across 7 weeks covering platform setup, carrier network, quoting, payments, marketing, and your 90-day plan. Included free with your filing package, accessed at /course.
43 lessons included
Why Trust BrokerFilings

Built by Someone Who Did It First

BrokerFilings was built by Erica Dorsey — a tax accountant and 10-year HHG moving broker who filed her own FMCSA authority from scratch before this service existed.

She made $200,000 in her first moving season starting with one carrier. She built BrokerFilings because she remembered exactly what it took to coordinate the OP-1, BOC-3, and surety bond correctly — and wanted to eliminate that friction for everyone who comes after her.

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$200K
First Moving Season
10
Years in HHG Industry
1
Carrier to Start
2
Platforms Built

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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about getting your FMCSA broker authority.
Do I need a broker authority to operate a moving brokerage?
Yes. Federal law requires all moving brokers to hold a valid FMCSA Household Goods Broker Authority before accepting any customer payments or dispatching carriers.
How long does the FMCSA approval process take?
Typically 4–6 weeks from the date of filing. We submit your application promptly and follow up with the FMCSA regularly to ensure there are no delays.
What is a surety bond and how much does it cost?
The FMCSA requires moving brokers to maintain a $75,000 surety bond. Annual premiums are typically $900–$2,000 depending on your credit. We connect you with bonding partners who specialize in transportation.
Do I need an LLC before applying?
Yes. You need a legal business entity and an EIN before filing with the FMCSA. We guide you through both steps as part of the package.
Can I operate in multiple states with one authority?
Yes. A federal FMCSA broker authority allows you to operate in all 50 states. The BOC-3 filing we include ensures you have process agent coverage nationwide.
What happens after my authority is granted?
You are ready to legally operate as a moving broker. See our full guide on what to do after your authority is granted, including platform setup, carrier onboarding, and your first job.

Ready to Get Your Broker Authority?

Join hundreds of moving brokers who started their business the right way. We handle the federal filings — you focus on building your carrier network and dispatching jobs.

Start My Application — $1,799
All government fees included · No hidden costs · Support until approved

Questions? Call or text: (407) 603-1835 · Mon–Fri 9am–6pm EST

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