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Employer Identification Number (EIN)

$59.00

Get your Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS. Also called a Federal Tax ID, your EIN is required to open a business bank account, apply for DOT authority, hire employees, and file business taxes.

It's also half of your FMCSA paperwork now: the MOTUS system requires your EIN confirmation letter as a business verification document, with a name that exactly matches your formation documents. We file your IRS Form SS-4 and deliver your EIN with the confirmation letter, the same business day when the IRS allows immediate issuance.

One caveat: if you've had an EIN previously associated with your SSN, the IRS requires a manual filing with roughly 2-week processing.
Contact us first and we'll confirm which path applies.

Get your Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS. Also called a Federal Tax ID, your EIN is required to open a business bank account, apply for DOT authority, hire employees, and file business taxes.

It's also half of your FMCSA paperwork now: the MOTUS system requires your EIN confirmation letter as a business verification document, with a name that exactly matches your formation documents. We file your IRS Form SS-4 and deliver your EIN with the confirmation letter, the same business day when the IRS allows immediate issuance.

One caveat: if you've had an EIN previously associated with your SSN, the IRS requires a manual filing with roughly 2-week processing.
Contact us first and we'll confirm which path applies.

What's Included

  • IRS Form SS-4 Filing: We file your EIN application with the IRS.
  • Same-Day Processing: Your EIN is issued the same business day, when available.
  • EIN Confirmation Letter: Official IRS documentation of your new EIN.

Who Needs an EIN?

Almost every trucking business needs an EIN. You need it to open a business bank account, apply for a DOT number and operating authority, hire employees, file business taxes, and work with brokers and shippers who require a tax ID.

For DOT filings specifically, the EIN confirmation letter is now one of the two business verification documents the FMCSA's MOTUS system requires, and the name on it must match your formation documents exactly.

What Happens After I Order?

We collect your business details, file your IRS Form SS-4, and deliver your EIN with the official confirmation letter, the same business day when the IRS's system allows immediate issuance. If you've had an EIN previously associated with your SSN, the IRS requires a manual filing instead, which can take around 2 weeks; we'll tell you up front if that applies to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get an EIN myself?+

Yes, through the IRS website. We offer this service for convenience and to make sure the application is filled out correctly for a trucking business.

Do I need a business entity first?+

You can get an EIN as a sole proprietor. But if you plan to form an LLC, do that first so the EIN is issued to your LLC rather than you personally. Our LLC filing service handles that step.

How long does it take?+

We get your EIN the same business day we file your application, unless a manual filing is required. In those cases, it may take the IRS around 2 weeks to create your new EIN.

Is an EIN the same as a state tax ID?+

No. An EIN is federal and issued by the IRS. Some states also require a separate state tax ID for state taxes.

Why does my DOT filing need the confirmation letter?+

The FMCSA's MOTUS system verifies your business before a DOT number is issued, using your formation documents and your EIN confirmation letter with matching names. Without the letter, the filing can't move.

What if I've had an EIN before?+

If an EIN was previously associated with your SSN, the IRS requires a manual filing with extended processing, usually around 2 weeks. Contact us and we'll confirm which path applies before you order.

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