# Does a BOC-3 Filing Expire? Renewal Facts

Canonical: https://www.fastboc3filing.com/guides/boc-3-renewal
Category: BOC-3 Filing
Published: 2026-04-07
Updated: 2026-04-07
Read time: 5 min read

> Learn whether your BOC-3 filing expires and when you need to refile. Get the facts on BOC-3 renewal, lifetime coverage, and changes.

## TL;DR

> A BOC-3 filing has no FMCSA-mandated expiration. You only refile if your provider dissolves, your legal entity name changes, or your authority is reissued under a new MC number.

## Key takeaways

- FMCSA does not require annual renewal of a BOC-3.
- Annual-fee providers charge yearly because of their pricing model — not regulation.
- Refile if your blanket provider loses FMCSA registration.
- Refile after a legal name change once MCS-150 reflects the new name.
- A simple business-address change does not require a new BOC-3.

## Cited entities

- 49 CFR Part 366 [Legislation] (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-366)
- MCS-150 [DefinedTerm]

## FAQ

### Do I need to renew my BOC-3 annually?

No. The FMCSA does not require annual renewal of a BOC-3. Once filed, the designation stays on record indefinitely unless the underlying facts change (your provider dissolves, your legal name changes, or you lose and regain authority with a new MC number).

### Why do some providers charge me every year?

Annual-renewal pricing is a business model, not a regulatory requirement. It predates the blanket-BOC-3 standard and persists because it generates recurring revenue. Modern flat-fee providers like FastBOC3 charge once for lifetime coverage.

### Does my BOC-3 expire if I change my business address?

No. Your business address is not part of the BOC-3 record - that filing names your process agents, not you. If you move, update your MCS-150 (carrier identification report) with the new address, but the BOC-3 itself does not need refiling.

### What if my process-agent provider goes out of business?

Then you need a new BOC-3 with a different provider. The FMCSA periodically publishes a list of deregistered providers; if yours appears, your designation is no longer valid and a fresh filing is required to keep authority active.

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