Indiana 707

This articHow to prepare, complete, and submit Indiana Department of Revenue Form 707 so a seller can transfer an Indiana intrastate certificate or permit to a purchaser for passenger or household-goods carrier authority.le is a complete, line-by-line guide to Indiana Form 707 for applying to sell and transfer permanent intrastate operating authority (a certificate or permit) for transporting passengers or household goods in Indiana.

Indiana Form 707 is the Indiana Department of Revenue’s joint application used when two parties—the purchaser and the seller—want DOR approval to sell and transfer permanent authority to operate as a motor carrier for passengers or household goods on Indiana public highways. It’s “joint” because the form collects detailed information from both sides of the transaction (who is buying and who is selling), including each party’s entity type and ownership/management details, current operating authority numbers, and disclosures that may affect approval (such as bankruptcy history and whether the seller has been providing continuous and adequate service under the authority being transferred). The application also requires supporting documentation (“exhibits”) to demonstrate the purchaser’s financial capability, confirm business registration/existence status with the Indiana Secretary of State (depending on whether the purchaser is an Indiana or non-resident corporation), and provide proof of the operating authority being transferred (plus the bankruptcy petition if the seller is in bankruptcy). Once submitted, DOR may conduct a public hearing before issuing the certificate or permit, evaluating factors like financial ability to provide adequate service, adequacy of existing service, impacts on existing transportation, traffic volume on the proposed route, highway/bridge impacts, and public safety/welfare concerns. The form is designed so DOR can decide whether to approve the transfer and, if approved, issue the appropriate authority to the purchaser consistent with what the seller held.

How To File Indiana Form 707

1) Prepare The Form In The Required Format

  • Complete the application typed or clearly legible.
  • File the original plus one copy (two total sets).
  • Fill every line; if something truly doesn’t apply, write “N/A” instead of leaving it blank.

2) Include The Required Fees After Approval

After DOR approves the application, you must submit payment for:

  • $100 filing fee (check payable to the Indiana Department of Revenue) and
  • $80 publication fee.

3) Avoid Common Rejection Problems

  • Incomplete applications for passenger and household goods are returned.
  • If DOR finds issues after receiving a complete submission, DOR can return it for corrections—and you must send back the entire corrected application (not just the changed pages).

4) Be Aware Of Hearing And Representation Rules

  • DOR is required to hold a public hearing before issuing the certificate/permit and will consider the factors listed in the form’s instructions.
  • If no one files a protest, the hearing can be summary under the cited rule.
  • Anyone may represent themselves; if represented by an attorney, the attorney must be authorized to practice before DOR.

5) Where To Get Help Or Deliver Questions (As Listed On The Form)

Motor Carrier Services contact and mailing location shown on the instructions:

  • Phone: 317-615-7200 (Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. EST)
  • Office: Indiana Department of Revenue, Motor Carrier Services / Insurance and Safety, 7811 Milhouse Road, Suite M, Indianapolis, IN 46241-9612
How To Complete Indiana Form 707

How To Complete Indiana Form 707

Form Title And Purpose Lines

  • The title indicates this is a joint application for the sale and transfer of permanent authority to transport passengers or household goods. Fill it out only when you are transferring an Indiana intrastate certificate/permit from a seller to a purchaser.

Part 1 – Purchaser Information

Part 1, Line 1: Purchaser’s Name (Include DBA, If Applicable)

  • Enter the purchaser’s full legal name. If the purchaser uses a “doing business as” name, include the DBA exactly as used in operations.

Part 1, Line 2: Street Address

  • Enter the purchaser’s primary street address (no P.O. box unless it is the actual address format you use consistently).

Part 1, Line 3: City, State, ZIP Code

  • Provide the city, state, and ZIP Code that match the street address on line 2.

Part 1, Line 4: Telephone Number / County / Email Address

  • Telephone Number: list a direct business contact number for questions about the application.
  • County: enter the county associated with the purchaser’s address.
  • Email Address: provide an email monitored by the purchaser or its representative.

Part 1, Line 5: Principal Place Of Business In Indiana (If Different)

If the purchaser’s main Indiana business location is different from the address already listed:

  • Street Address: enter the Indiana location address.
  • City, State, ZIP Code: complete fully.
  • County: list the county for that Indiana location.
    If there is no different Indiana business location, write N/A.

Part 1, Line 6: Type Of Entity (Select One)

Check the box that describes the purchaser:

  • Partnership (and then list members below),
  • Corporation (and then list principal officers below),
  • Individual, or
  • Other (describe the entity type).

Part 1, Line 7: Partnership Members Or Corporate Principal Officers (Names, Titles, Addresses)

This line changes depending on entity type:

  • If purchaser is a partnership: list each member’s name and address.
  • If purchaser is a corporation: list each principal officer’s name, title, and address.
    Use the provided table fields (Name / Title / Address). Add extra pages if needed so no required person is omitted.

Part 1: Indiana ID / USDOT Number (To Be Completed By DOR)

  • Leave the “Indiana ID / USDOT Number” field blank if it is designated “To be completed by DOR.”

Part 1, Line 8: Corporation/LP/LLC State And Date Of Incorporation + Shares + Annual Report Year

If the purchaser is a corporation, LP, or LLC:

  • State: enter the state where the entity was formed.
  • Date of Incorporation: enter the formation/incorporation date.
  • Total Number of Shares Outstanding: complete if the entity issues shares (commonly corporations). If not applicable (for many LLCs), enter N/A.
  • Most recent year an annual report was filed with the Indiana Secretary of State: enter the latest filing year.

Part 1, Line 9: Shareholders And Shares Held (Name / Number Of Shares)

  • List every shareholder and the number of shares each holds in the purchaser. If the purchaser doesn’t have shareholders (for example, many LLC structures), enter N/A or attach an ownership list consistent with how the entity is organized.

Part 1, Line 10: Other Indiana Intrastate Authorities Held Through Shareholder Interests

  • List all other motor carrier companies that hold Indiana intrastate operating authority in which any purchaser shareholder has an interest, and include each company’s certificate or permit number.

Part 1, Line 11: Current Indiana Certificate Or Permit Number (If Any)

If the purchaser is already operating under an Indiana authority:

  • Certificate Number: enter it if applicable.
  • Permit Number: enter it if applicable.
    If the purchaser has neither, enter N/A in both.

Part 2 – Seller Information

Part 2, Line 1: Seller’s Name (Include DBA, If Applicable)

  • Enter the seller’s legal name and any DBA name used for operations.

Part 2, Line 2: Street Address

  • Enter the seller’s street address.

Part 2, Line 3: City, State, ZIP Code

  • Enter the seller’s city, state, and ZIP Code.

Part 2, Line 4: Telephone Number / County

  • Telephone Number: provide a contact number for the seller.
  • County: enter the county tied to the seller’s address.

Part 2, Line 5: Principal Place Of Business In Indiana (If Different)

If the seller’s principal Indiana business location is different:

  • Street Address: provide the Indiana business street address.
  • City, State, ZIP Code: complete fully.
  • County: list the county.
    If not different, enter N/A.

Part 2, Line 6: Type Of Entity (Select One)

Check the seller’s entity type:

  • Partnership,
  • Corporation,
  • Individual, or
  • Other (describe).

Part 2, Line 7: Partnership Members Or Corporate Principal Officers (Name / Title / Address)

Complete based on seller type:

  • Partnership: list each partner/member with address.
  • Corporation: list each principal officer with name, title, and address.
    If more space is needed, attach additional pages.

Part 2, Line 8: Corporation State And Date Of Incorporation + Annual Report Year

If the seller is a corporation:

  • State: enter the state of incorporation.
  • Date of Incorporation: enter the incorporation date.
  • Most recent year an annual report was filed with the Indiana Secretary of State: enter that year.

Part 2, Line 9: Indiana Intrastate Authority Numbers Seller Will Keep (Attach Copies)

  • List any Indiana intrastate authority certificate/permit numbers the seller will retain (not transferring), and attach copies as requested.

Part 2, Line 10: Seller Bankruptcy Status

  • Answer “Yes” or “No” to whether the seller is currently in bankruptcy.
  • If “Yes,” provide: cause number, filing date, and the court where filed.

Part 2, Line 11: Bankruptcy History Of Any Shareholder/Partner/Owner Related To Motor Carriers

  • Answer “Yes” or “No” on whether any shareholder, partner, or owner of the seller has ever been an owner of a motor carrier that filed bankruptcy.
  • If “Yes,” complete the requested details:
    • Name of Shareholder/Partner/Owner
    • Motor Carrier
    • Date of Bankruptcy Petition
    • Cause Number of Bankruptcy Petition
    • Court Filed
  • Then answer whether that motor carrier held intrastate operating authority (“Yes”/“No”).
  • If “Yes,” explain what happened to the certificate or permit due to the bankruptcy (attach an explanation if space is tight).

Part 2, Line 12: Continuous And Adequate Service

  • Answer “Yes” or “No” on whether the seller has provided continuous and adequate service under the certificate or permit being sold/transferred

Exhibits (Attachments) Section

The form states the applicants submit exhibits that must be attached and treated as part of the application. Provide them in a clean packet and label them exactly as A–D.

Exhibit A: Purchaser Financial Status

Attach:

  • a narrative summary of the purchaser’s financial condition, including a brief assets-and-liabilities snapshot as of the application date, and
  • the purchaser’s most recent balance sheet and income statement.

Exhibit B: Indiana Secretary Of State Documentation

Attach the correct document depending on purchaser type:

  • For a non-resident corporation registered to do business in Indiana: a certificate from the Indiana Secretary of State showing registration, or
  • For an Indiana corporation: a certificate of existence from the Indiana Secretary of State.

Exhibit C: Copy Of The Certificate Or Permit Being Transferred

Attach:

  • a copy of the certificate or permit being transferred, including the scope of authority granted by DOR.

Exhibit D: Bankruptcy Petition (If Applicable)

  • If the seller is currently in bankruptcy, attach a copy of the bankruptcy petition.

“Wherefore” Request Paragraph (What You Are Asking DOR To Do)

This paragraph is where the parties formally request DOR approval and issuance of authority to the purchaser. Fill in the blanks carefully so they match the authority being transferred.

  • Enter the certificate/permit type and its number being transferred.
  • Specify what DOR should issue to the purchaser (certificate or permit) consistent with the transfer.
  • Complete the requested language describing the carrier operation and that it will be as authorized by the referenced numbered authority.

Signatures, Printed Names, Contact Details, And Notary Areas (Do Not Skip)

Purchaser Signature Block

Complete all lines associated with the purchaser section:

  • Signature of Purchaser
  • Printed Name of Purchaser

If the purchaser uses a representative:

  • Signature of Attorney or Representative of Purchaser
  • Printed Name of Attorney or Representative
  • Address
  • Telephone Number
  • Email Address

Purchaser Notary portion (as shown):

  • Signature of Notary Public
  • Printed Name of Notary Public
  • County of Residence
  • Date Commission Expires

Seller Signature Block

Complete all lines associated with the seller section:

  • Signature of Seller
  • Printed Name of Seller

If the seller uses a representative:

  • Signature of Attorney or Representative of Seller
  • Printed Name of Attorney or Representative
  • Address
  • Telephone Number

Seller Notary portion (as shown):

  • Signature of Notary Public
  • Printed Name of Notary Public
  • County of Residence
  • Date Commission Expires

Notary Acknowledgment Statements (Two Separate Blocks)

The form includes notary acknowledgment language for each signing context. For each block, complete:

  • State of ________
  • County of ________
  • The county and state for the notary public
  • The name of the person who personally appeared
  • The date (day, month, year) the oath/acknowledgment is taken
    Then the notary signs and seals according to standard notarial practice.

Final Pre-Submission Checklist

  • Original + one copy prepared.
  • Every line filled; “N/A” used where appropriate.
  • Exhibits A–D attached as applicable.
  • Purchaser and seller signature areas completed, including representative details if used.
  • Notary sections completed where shown.

If you want, tell me whether the authority being transferred is a certificate or a permit, and whether the purchaser is a corporation, LLC, partnership, or individual—and I’ll give you a clean “fill-this-here” example template for the blanks (without inventing any facts).

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