TC 95-308 - 05/2018 - Charter Bus Authority Application

Oct 2, 2026

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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Department of Vehicle Regulation, Division of Motor Carriers provides an application package for intrastate charter bus motor carrier authority or for adding qualified vehicles under an existing authority. The form outlines required submissions, application index sections, payment of fees, business registration or assumed-name filing, commercial insurance filing via Form E, and vehicle qualification rules including USDOT number requirements and insurance minimum liability amounts. Mailing and credential delivery procedures are included for applicants and qualified contacts.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages9

Reading Time23 min

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Application for New Authority or Additional Vehicles

Application Instructions (Sections 1)

Authority Application (Section 2)

Certificate of Assumed Name for Sole Proprietor Only (Section 3)

Vehicle Inspection (Section 4)

Vehicle Qualification (Sections 5)

Mailing, Fees, Insurance, and Vehicle Qualification Rules

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Department of Vehicle Regulation Division of Motor Carriers Charter Bus Authority Application MAIL TO: PO BOX 2007, Frankfort, KY 40602-2007 Phone: (502) 564-1257 Fax: (502) 564-4138 TC 95-308 05/2018 Page 1 of 9 [Drive.ky.gov/](Drive.ky.gov/) Application for New Authority or Authority for Additional Vehicles This form contains documents required for applications for intrastate Charter Bus motor carrier authority and for applications for additional qualified vehicles under an existing authority. The following sections are contained in this application form: Application Index Section 1. Application Instructions Pages 2-4 Section 2. Authority Application Page 5 Section 3. Certificate of Assumed Name for Sole Proprietor Only Page 6 (Complete, record, and return only if the applicant is a sole proprietor) Section 4. Vehicle Inspection Page 7 Section 5. Vehicle Qualification Pages 8-9 For your security, authority and vehicle credentials will be mailed by regular mail to your address on file with the Department of Vehicle Regulation unless the credential may be delivered in person to either a Sole Proprietor or an authorized officer or registered agent of the Corporation, Partnership, or Limited Liability Company listed with the Kentucky Secretary of State whose identity can be verified. You may request overnight or other expedited mail delivery by submitting a prepaid envelope addressed to the mailing address on file for the carrier. To Apply for Charter Bus Authority Charter Bus means a motor vehicle operating under a charter bus certificate providing for-hire intrastate transportation of a group of persons who, pursuant to a common purpose under a single contract at a fixed charge for the motor vehicle, have acquired the exclusive use of the motor vehicle to travel together under an itinerary either specified in advance or modified after having left the place of origin. You are required to follow these instructions to complete and mail or deliver this application form includingthe Authority Application (Section 2) and enclose the required fees to the Transportation Cabinet, Department of Vehicle Regulation, Division of Motor Carriers, Qualifications and Permits Branch, at 200 Mero Street, Frankfort, KY 40622. Your application may be returned for the correction of any deficiencies. Enclose a Check or Money Order You must enclose one check or money order made payable to the “Kentucky State Treasurer” in the amount of the $250 application fee plus the per qualified vehicle fee of $100 prorated for the month the vehicle is first authorized for service (See chart in Section 5, page 8) . ($250 application fee) + (number of vehicles X per vehicle fee of $100 prorated for the month of service $ ) = total fees $ . Register your Business or Business Name Business Organizations Must Register with the Kentucky Secretary of State If you are a business organization that is required to be registered with the Kentucky Secretary of State in order to do business in Kentucky, you shall complete your registration as a domestic or foreign business organization prior to submitting this application. If you have any questions regarding the registration process please contact your attorney or the office of the Kentucky Secretary of State. Sole Proprietors Must File a Certificate of Assumed Name with the County Clerk If you are operating your business as a sole proprietor you are not required to and may not register your business name directly with the Kentucky Secretary of State, but you are required to file a certificate of assumed name with the county clerk where you maintain your principal place of business. Complete and record the enclosed Certificate of Assumed Name for Sole Proprietor (Section 3) then enclose the recorded copy with this application. Commercial Insurance You are required to have an insurance carrier authorized to transact business in Kentucky f

FAQs

What is this application used for in Kentucky?

It is used for intrastate charter bus motor carrier authority applications and for applications adding qualified vehicles under an existing authority.

What fee must be submitted with the application?

Submit one check or money order payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer, including the $250 application fee plus $100 per qualified vehicle, prorated for the month the vehicle is first authorized for service.

What insurance filing is required before submitting the application?

An insurance carrier authorized to transact business in Kentucky must file Form E directly with the Division of Motor Carriers; faxed copies are not accepted.

Oct 2, 2026

Uploaded by Riley