The IOAP-SUP, formally known as the Intrastate Operating Authority Carrier Application Support Statement, is a document required by the Indiana Department of Revenue for businesses seeking authority to operate as intrastate carriers. This form is not filled out entirely by the applicant (the trucking or transport company) themselves; rather, it is a statement of support provided by a “supporting witness.” This witness is typically a potential client or customer who attests to their specific need for the transportation services the applicant intends to provide. The purpose of this document is to prove to the state that there is a genuine public demand for the new carrier’s operations. The witness must confirm they are not a relative of the applicant and must acknowledge that their identity and statement may become part of the public record. In essence, it is a testimonial that validates the business case for granting the operating license.
How To File The Support Statement
Once the form is fully completed and signed by the supporting witness, it must be submitted directly to the Motor Carrier Services (MCS) Division of the Indiana Department of Revenue. The department provides two specific addresses depending on your shipping method. For standard mail, use the P.O. Box in Indianapolis (Zip Code 46206-6075). If you are using overnight or express courier services, you must send it to the physical address on Millhouse Road in Indianapolis (Zip Code 46241-9612). Ensure every field is filled out, as incomplete forms are automatically returned to the sender, delaying the application process.
How to Complete Indiana IOAP-SUP Form
The following steps detail exactly how the supporting witness should fill out each section of the document.
Section A: Applicant Entity
This section identifies who is asking for operating authority.
- Line 1 (Legal Name): Enter the full legal name of the business or individual applying for the carrier license. This could be a corporation, LLC, partnership, or a sole proprietor’s name.
Section B: Supporting Witness Information
This section is for the person providing the testimonial.
- Line 2 (Name): Print the full legal name of the witness providing support.
- Line 3 (City): Write the city where the witness currently resides.
- Line 4 (State): Write the state where the witness resides.
- Line 5 (Phone Number): Enter a valid telephone number for the witness, including the area code.
Section C: Provided Services
This section quantifies the demand for the applicant’s services.
- Line 6 (Frequency): The witness must select how often they require transportation services. Check Box A for “Weekly” needs or Box B for “Monthly” needs.
- Line 7 (Volume): Enter the specific number of times the witness expects to use the applicant’s transport services per week or per month (matching the choice in Line 6).
Section D: Acknowledgement And Signature
This section is a legal affirmation by the witness.
- Line 8 (Signature): The supporting witness must sign their name on this line. By signing, they confirm they are not related to the applicant and understand their information may be disclosed in public records.
- Line 9 (Date): Enter the date the form was signed.
- Line 10 (Printed Name): Clearly print the name of the witness who signed the form.