Indiana FRP-A

Navigate the International Registration Plan with ease using this precise, line-by-line guide to completing Indiana's official vehicle schedule.

Indiana Form FRP-A (State Form 55661) is the official Application for the International Registration Plan Schedule A, a critical document managed by the Indiana Department of Revenue. This form is the backbone of the registration process for commercial trucking fleets operating across multiple jurisdictions (states or provinces). It serves as the primary tool for declaring detailed information about your business entity, your account specifics, and most importantly, the individual vehicles you intend to operate in interstate commerce. By completing this schedule, carriers provide the state with the necessary data to calculate registration fees based on the specific weights and distances their vehicles will cover. It consolidates everything from your federal USDOT numbers and Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TIN) to the granular details of each truck’s VIN, axle count, and gross weight, ensuring that your fleet is legally compliant and properly credentialed for cross-border travel under the IRP agreement.

How To File Form FRP-A

This form is typically submitted as part of your broader IRP account application or renewal. You should submit the completed document to the Indiana Department of Revenue’s Motor Carrier Services Division. While many carriers now use the state’s online portal for faster processing, you can still prepare this physical form for your records or manual submission. Ensure all information matches exactly what is on file with the Indiana Secretary of State to avoid rejection.

How To Complete Form FRP-A

How To Complete Form FRP-A

Section 1: Account Information

This section establishes who you are and where you operate.

  • Line 1. Legal Name: Write the full legal name of your business exactly as it is registered with the Indiana Secretary of State or the Department of Revenue.
  • Line 2. Business Entity Type: Check the box that describes your business structure (Partnership, Incorporation, Nonprofit, Sole-Proprietorship, Government Owned, or LLC).
  • Line 3. Federal ID Number: Enter your Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN). If you are a sole proprietor, enter your Social Security Number.
  • Line 4. Indiana Business Street Address: Provide the physical street address in Indiana where your business operations are based and where your records are kept.
  • Line 5. County: Enter the county where the physical address is located.
  • Line 6. City: Enter the city for the physical address.
  • Line 7. State: Enter the state (Indiana).
  • Line 8. ZIP Code: Enter the ZIP code.
  • Line 9. Mailing Address: If you receive mail at a different location (like a P.O. Box), enter that address here.
  • Line 10. County: Enter the county for the mailing address.
  • Line 11. City: Enter the city for the mailing address.
  • Line 12. State: Enter the state for the mailing address.
  • Line 13. ZIP Code: Enter the ZIP code.
  • Line 14. Indiana Business Telephone Number: Provide your main business phone number.
  • Line 15. Email Address: Enter the email address you want the IRP Unit to use for electronic communication.
  • Line 16. IRP Account / Fleet Number: If you already have an IRP account, write your Account and Fleet numbers here. If this is a brand new account application, leave this blank.
  • Line 17. Start Date: Enter the specific date (MM/DD/YY) you want your registration to begin.
  • Line 18. Staggered Month: Enter the assigned expiration month for your fleet registration.
  • Line 19. New Account: Check “Yes” if this is a new account, or “No” if it is an update or renewal.
  • Line 20. Taxpayer Identification Number: Enter your state-issued Taxpayer Identification Number (TID). All businesses must have this number from the Department of Revenue.
  • Line 21. Account Contact Person’s Name: Write the name of the individual responsible for handling this IRP account. If this person is not an officer of the company, a Power of Attorney must be on file.
  • Line 22. Contact Telephone Number: Enter the direct phone number for the contact person.
  • Line 23. Account Fax Number: Enter your fax number.
  • Line 24. Owners/Officers: List the full Name, Title, Address, and SSN for every owner, partner, or responsible officer of the business. Attach an extra sheet if you have more people than lines.

Section 2: Jurisdiction Weights

This grid contains two-letter codes for all US states and Canadian provinces (e.g., AL for Alabama, ON for Ontario).

  • Instructions: In the boxes corresponding to the jurisdictions where you will operate, enter the maximum weight you intend to carry. This weight must match the “Declared Combined Gross Weight” or “Declared Gross Vehicle Weight” you list in Section 3, Column 13.

Section 3: Vehicle Information

This detailed grid requires specific data for each vehicle you are registering.

  • Column 1. Unit Number: Enter the unique number you have assigned to this vehicle (e.g., Truck 101).
  • Column 2. Year: Enter the last two digits of the vehicle’s model year.
  • Column 3. Make: Enter the three-letter abbreviation for the vehicle manufacturer (e.g., FRD for Ford, FRT for Freightliner).
  • Column 4. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): Write out the full VIN exactly as it appears on the title.
  • Column 5. Type: Enter the abbreviation for the vehicle type:
    • TK: Truck (single)
    • TR: Tractor
    • TT: Truck Tractor
    • RT: Road Tractor
    • ST: Semi-Trailer
    • FT: Full Trailer
    • BS: Bus
    • WR: Wrecker
    • Note: Use 5ST for a Five-Year Semi-Trailer plate or PST for a Permanent Semi-Trailer plate.
  • Column 6. Axles or Seats: Enter the total number of axles on the vehicle (including tandems). If it is a bus, enter the seat capacity instead.
  • Column 7. Motor Carrier USDOT Number: Enter the USDOT number of the company responsible for the vehicle’s safety. If leased, this is determined by the lease agreement.
  • Column 8. Motor Carrier FEIN/SSN: Enter the Federal ID or SSN of the carrier responsible for safety.
  • Column 9. Lease < 30 Days: Enter “Y” (Yes) or “N” (No) to indicate if the vehicle lease is short-term.
  • Column 10. Fuel: Enter the code for the fuel type:
    • D: Diesel
    • G: Gasoline
    • CNG: Compressed Natural Gas
    • LNG: Liquid Natural Gas
    • P: Propane
    • E: Electric
    • H: Hybrid
    • O: Other
  • Column 11. Unladen Weight: Enter the weight of the empty vehicle fully equipped for service.
  • Column 12. Declared Gross Weight: Enter the total empty weight of the vehicle PLUS the maximum load it will carry.
  • Column 13. Declared Combined Gross Weight: Enter the total empty weight of the combination (truck + trailer) PLUS the maximum load for that combination. This number must match the weights in Section 2.
  • Column 14. Purchase Price: Enter the actual price paid for the vehicle by the current owner (excluding tax/trade-in).
  • Column 15. Factory Price: Enter the manufacturer’s original retail price (excluding tax/trade-in).
  • Column 16. Purchase Date: Enter the month, day, and year the current owner bought the vehicle.
  • Column 17. Owner: Enter the name of the titled owner if it is different from the applicant name.
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