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Copy of your letterNeed a copy of your USDOT number letter or certificate?
If you searched for a "duplicate USDOT certificate," you probably need a copy of a document, not a second number. Here is what exists and what you can show people today.
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Rather not deal with this? Hand it to a compliance specialist.
Consult with a Compliance Specialist"Duplicate" here usually means a copy, not a second number
If you actually have two USDOT numbers for one company, start at our home page instead.
What FMCSA has said exists
FMCSA's processing-time FAQ (last updated May 28, 2025) says that for online USDOT applications in the older system, "USDOT numbers are given instantly; a carrier notification letter will follow in the mail." We have not found a current FMCSA page describing a downloadable USDOT "certificate," or confirming that Motus mails the same letter. Check with FMCSA before you rely on either.
What you can show people today
The public record is the SAFER Company Snapshot, which shows your legal name, USDOT number and status. FMCSA's Move into Motus page also lists a public search of registration records in Motus, and your Motus company account shows your own registrations. For a shipper or insurer who only needs to confirm your number and legal name, one of these may be enough. See how to look up a USDOT number.
Why this takes time: the person asking may want a printout, a screenshot or a letter, and each source shows different details.
If you need a letter from FMCSA
Ask FMCSA through its contact options, listed on the Registration Resources Hub and at its registration contact page. We are not aware of a specific FMCSA form number for reprinting a certificate.
Why this takes time: we know of no specific FMCSA form for this, so it usually means opening a request and following up.
That is a lot of forms and logins for one fix. Hand it to a compliance specialist.
Consult with a Compliance SpecialistDo not apply for a new number to get a new letter
That creates a second record for the same company. See what to do if that already happened.
Common questions
Is there an FMCSA USDOT "certificate"?
FMCSA has described a carrier notification letter that follows in the mail after an online USDOT number is issued. We have not found a current FMCSA page for a separate certificate product.
Can I download a copy from SAFER?
SAFER shows the public company snapshot. It is FMCSA's public lookup, even though it is not a certificate.
I lost the letter. Should I reapply?
No. Look the number up on SAFER and contact FMCSA if you need correspondence sent again.
Will you email me a certificate?
No. This site is not FMCSA and cannot issue government letters. Filing help can only help you find or update your record.
Is a copy of the letter a second DOT number?
No.
Still have questions about your record? Ask one of our Personal Compliance Specialists.
Consult with a Compliance SpecialistRelated guides
- Look up an existing USDOT number
- Applied for a DOT number twice
- Can you have two DOT numbers?
- New Motus registration instead of a claim
You can sort this out yourself. Search the public record, including the SAFER company snapshot, and use FMCSA registration resources or Motus. Or request a record review and we will look at what appears on the public record.
Do it yourself
- Updating your USDOT information with FMCSA is free, according to FMCSA.
- You set up Login.gov and complete identity verification for Motus.
- You find the right forms, versions and supporting documents.
- You match names, numbers and addresses across the record, authority, insurance and BOC-3.
- You track the deadlines and follow up with FMCSA yourself.
Have a specialist handle it
- Our Personal Compliance Specialists review the public record and explain what they see.
- They help prepare the filings and gather the supporting documents.
- They help line up authority, insurance, BOC-3 and UCR with one number.
- Paid service. Government fees, where they apply, are separate.
- You still sign and certify, and FMCSA still decides.
Sources
Public pages checked on November 15, 2026. FMCSA can change its process at any time, so check the current page before you file.