OA141-I (09/25/2020)
Selecting the correct "Application Type" is important as these selections impact how DMV will process your application. Application and authority types
available are defined below:
APPLICATION TYPES
ORIGINAL APPLICATION -- Select this application type if:
► you would like to obtain a For-Hire Intrastate Operating Authority
Common Carrier Regular/Irregular Route Certificate. You must
complete the following:
♦ Select appropriate AUTHORITY TYPE (see "Authority Types"
below for additional information.)
● If you selected Authority Type Common Carrier - REGULAR
ROUTE, complete sections 1 through 4, 6, 9 and 10.
● If you selected Authority Type Common Carrier - IRREGULAR
ROUTE, complete sections 1 through 4, 7, 9 and 10.
♦ Demonstrate public need – Your completed application (OA
141) serves as a request for a certificate of public convenience and
necessity which would authorize you to transport the general public
within Virginia as a common carrier over regular or irregular routes.
You will be required to publish a notice of your application in a
newspaper having circulation in the area you propose to serve or
where your business is located. DMV will provide you the required
content of this notice. A notice informing the public of your
application will also stay on the DMV website for two weeks. These
notices are required by Virginia Code. Interested persons that feel
they may be harmed by the issuance of the certificate of public
convenience and necessity you have requested may respond to
these notices by sending a written protest to both you as the
applicant and DMV. If the protest results in an administrative
hearing to determine whether or not the certificate of public
convenience and necessity should be issued, you would be
required to provide convincing evidence that the public needs your
proposed transportation service even if other licensed motor
carriers are already serving the area you propose to serve, and that
you have the motor vehicles and resources to serve the public at
their convenience throughout the entire area you propose to serve.
♦ ALL AUTHORITY TYPES
● You must submit the following items with your application:
- A $50.00 nonrefundable filing fee.
- A Surety Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit (Additional
information provided in the "Authority Types" section).
- A Power of Attorney document (from your surety company).
- Tariff (Additional information provided in the "Authority Types"
section).
ADD OR DELETE ROUTE / SERVICE AREA -- Select this application
type if:
► you currently have a valid For-Hire Intrastate Operating Authority
Certificate AND you would like to change the authorized routes or
service areas. You must complete the following:
♦ Select appropriate AUTHORITY TYPE (see "Authority Types"
below for additional information.)
SECTION 1 -- APPLICATION AND AUTHORITY TYPES
● If you selected Authority Type Common Carrier - REGULAR
ROUTE, complete sections 1, 2, 6 and 9.
● If you selected Authority Type Common Carrier - IRREGULAR
ROUTE, complete sections 1, 2, 7 and 9.
♦ Submit a copy of your certificate
♦ If your application is approved, you will be required to provide
DMV with an updated tariff (Additional information provided in the
"Authority Types" section).
♦ Demonstrate public need - See Instructions for Original
Application.
REMOVE LIMITATION / RESTRICTION -- Select this application type if:
► you currently have a For-Hire Intrastate Operating Authority Certificate
AND you would like to remove certain limitations or restrictions from
the certificate . You must complete the following:
♦ Select appropriate AUTHORITY TYPE (see "Authority Types"
below for additional information.)
♦ Complete sections 1, 2, 8 and 9.
♦ Submit a copy of your certificate
♦ If your application is approved, you will be required to provide
DMV with an updated tariff (Additional information provided in the
"Authority Types" section).
♦ Demonstrate public need - See Instructions for Original
Application.
TRANSFER / SALE -- Select this application type if:
► you are purchasing or receiving via transfer a For-Hire Intrastate
Operating Authority Common Carrier Regular/Irregular Route
Certificate from another party. You must complete the following:
♦ Select the AUTHORITY TYPE of the certificate you are
purchasing or receiving via transfer.
♦ If you currently hold a For-Hire Intrastate Operating Authority
Certificate of ANY type, complete sections 1, 2, 5, 9 and 10.
♦ If you do NOT currently hold a For-Hire Intrastate Operating
Authority Certificate, complete sections 1 through 5, 9 and 10.
♦ ALL AUTHORITY TYPES
● You must submit the following items with your application:
- A $50.00 nonrefundable filing fee.
- A Surety Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit (Additional
information provided in the "Authority Types" section).
- A Power of Attorney document (from your surety company).
- Tariff (Additional information provided in the "Authority Types"
section).
ALL APPLICATION TYPES - DMV does not accept applications via fax.
OPERATING AUTHORITY CERTIFICATE
APPLICATION FOR COMMON CARRIERS OF PASSENGERS
INSTRUCTIONS AND APPLICATION
Purpose: Use this form to apply for or change existing authority to operate as a Common Carrier over Regular Routes or a Common Carrier over Irregular
Routes in Virginia. For information on how to obtain For-Hire Intrastate Operating Authority for other types of for-hire services, visit
www.dmvNow.com.
Instructions: To ensure accurate and timely processing of your application, read and follow all steps outlined in the instructions that follow PRIOR to
completing the application.
NOTE: The application process for operating authority involves multiple steps, including the submission of various pieces of information, and requires
the applicant's continuing involvement and cooperation with DMV staff. It is critical that all required information is current and that it is submitted
timely. If after 90 days you have failed to respond to a request for information, DMV may cancel your application. If your application has been
canceled and you later decide to reapply for operating authority, you will need to begin the process as a new applicant.
Please be aware of the following prohibition: If you have been or are found guilty of performing, offering, advertising, providing, procuring,
or arranging by contract, agreement, or arrangement to transport passengers for compensation without the required license, permit, or
certificate through either a conviction resulting from a Virginia Uniform Summons or a civil penalty appropriately assessed by DMV, you will be
denied the license, permit, or certificate requested for a period of 12 months beginning from the date of the conviction or assessment of the civil
penalty.