The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR)’s Motor Carrier Services Department now provides base plate registrations for companies with 5 or more power vehicles weighing 11,001 lbs. or more.
If you have received a letter from BMV or DOR to transfer your vehicle registrations in 2025, visit our Base Plate Migration site.
If you have any questions, you may contact Motor Carrier Services at 317-615-7200, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ET.
Online Transactions
MCS's online transaction system allows carriers to conveniently manage their business from anywhere 24/7. You can process, pay and print your cab cards without ever leaving your home or office. In addition, you can renew your plates and process other transaction types such as adding vehicles, plate transfers, replacement plates, and more.
IRP and BPR transactions must be conducted electronically. The following resources are available to help customers navigate MCS's online transaction system:
Renewal Procedures:
Large and medium fleets can upload renewal information for faster and more accurate processing. Please see the following instruction guides for more information.
- Renewal user guide - small carriers
- Renewal user guide - medium carriers
- Renewal user guide - large carriers