The Indiana Department of Revenue Form IOA-2, titled the Application for Authority to Transport Passengers or Household Goods, is a critical document for businesses seeking to operate legally within the state’s borders. This application serves as the formal request for motor carriers to obtain the necessary credentials to conduct intrastate commerce, specifically for moving people or personal property. The form allows applicants to specify the duration of the authority they need, ranging from short-term emergency permissions to permanent operating rights. It collects essential data about the business entity, its physical location, contact details, and the specific nature of the transportation services intended. Additionally, the document includes a binding acknowledgment where the applicant must swear to comply with all relevant Indiana safety and transportation laws under penalty of perjury. By submitting this form, a carrier formally petitions the state for the privilege to operate commercial motor vehicles on public highways.
How To File The Application
To successfully file this application, you must gather and submit three specific supporting documents alongside the completed IOA-2 form. First, you need to include Item A, which is the Form IOAP-SUP (State Form 57381). Second, you must attach Item B, the Form IOA-1 (State Form 46918). Third, you are required to provide Item C, a valid bank statement issued in the legal name of the business. If you are operating as a sole proprietorship or a general partnership, a statement in the individual’s legal name is acceptable. Ensure this bank statement is dated within the last 60 days, appears on the financial institution’s official letterhead, and demonstrates a positive account balance. Once the application and these attachments are compiled, the form must be signed by the applicant to be considered valid.
How To Complete The IOA-2 Form
Section A: Motor Carrier Information
Line 1
Provide the full legal name of the business entity that owns or controls the operation. This could be a corporation, limited liability company (LLC), partnership, or individual name depending on your structure.
Line 2
If the business operates under a trade name different from the legal name listed on Line 1, enter that “Doing Business As” (DBA) name here. If you do not use a trade name, leave this field blank.
Line 3
Input the physical street address of the principal place of business. You must provide a physical location; a P.O. Box is not acceptable for this line.
Line 4
Write the name of the city where the business office is physically located.
Line 5
Enter the two-letter state abbreviation or the name of the Canadian Province corresponding to the physical business address.
Line 6
Fill in the ZIP Code associated with the physical street address designated in Line 3.
Line 7
List the name of the county where the physical business office is situated.
Line 8
Provide the business telephone number, ensuring the area code is included.
Line 9
Enter the primary email address for the operating business entity or the responsible individual managing the account.
Line 10
If your mailing address differs from the physical office address provided on Line 3, enter the street or mailing information here. If the mailing and physical addresses are identical, you may leave this entire mailing address section blank.
Lines 11 Through 14
If you provided a different address on Line 10, complete the remaining details for that mailing location. Enter the city on Line 11, the state abbreviation on Line 12, the ZIP Code on Line 13, and the county on Line 14.
Section B: Business Entity Type
Line 15
Indicate the organizational structure of your business by checking the appropriate box. Options include Incorporation, LLC, Partnership, Individual/Sole-Proprietorship, or Other.
Section C: Authority Type
Line 16
Select the duration of the operating authority you are requesting. You may check more than one if applicable.
- Permanent: Valid for 12 months. This requires annual renewal and a continuous insurance Form E filing. Lapses in insurance are strictly prohibited, and a new Form E is required if you switch insurance providers.
- Temporary: Valid for 180 days. This is optional and requires proof of an urgent need for transportation services.
- Emergency Temporary: Valid for 30 days. This is optional and requires proof of an urgent need for transportation services.
Line 17
Identify the specific category of transportation you intend to provide. Check the box for either Household Goods or Passengers.
Line 18
If you selected “Passengers” on Line 17, you must specify the capacity of your vehicles. Select the option that matches the number of people the vehicle was originally manufactured to carry, including the driver. If your fleet contains mixed sizes, choose the largest option that applies. Do not account for aftermarket modifications; rely on the manufacturer’s original seating design.
- Vehicles designed for 8 passengers or less.
- Vehicles designed for 15 passengers or less.
- Vehicles designed for 16 passengers or more.
Acknowledgment Statement And Signature
Applicant Signature
The form concludes with a legal acknowledgment. By signing, you ask the Department of Revenue for authorization to operate and affirm under oath that all information provided is accurate. You also agree to follow state safety and transportation regulations. Sign your name, print your name, list your title, and enter the date of signing.
Attorney Section
If an attorney prepared this form on behalf of the applicant, they must complete the final section. This includes their signature, printed name, address, attorney number, telephone number, and email address. If an attorney was not involved, this section can be disregarded.