Georgia Filing Guide
At-a-Glance
Agency: Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Filing types required: Proof of liability insurance and cargo insurance, if applicable
Forms available: Form E, Form H, Form K
Delivery methods offered: Real-time, direct electronic delivery using Tyler Insurance Filings
Processing note: Processing times vary based on agency workload and staffing
Filing Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Regulating authority | Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS), Commercial Vehicle Enforcement |
| Motor carrier types regulated | Passenger, property, household goods, waste haulers, non-consensual tow trucks, taxi, limousine, and certain bus operators |
| Proof of financial responsibility required |
All intrastate motor carriers must have proof of liability insurance on file with the Georgia Interstate Motor Carrier (GIMC) section, or with Household Goods or Passenger Carrier sections if they operate in those sectors. Interstate carriers operating in Georgia must file with the Passenger Carrier or Household Goods sections when engaged in those operations. |
| Accepted insurance forms | Proof of liability insurance is filed on Form E; proof of cargo insurance on Form H. A cancellation notice is given on Form K. |
| Who is authorized to submit the filings | Insurance companies or authorized agents file the required forms on behalf of the motor carrier. |
| How to submit through Tyler Insurance Filings | Insurance filings may be submitted directly to the agency. Log in or enroll to start a filing. |
| Coverage timing requirements | Insurance coverage must remain continuous while authority is active. Cancellations or changes require notice at least 30 days in advance to avoid authority issues. |
| Policy changes and replacement filings |
For policy changes, submit a new filing (Form E or Form H) if the policy number has not changed. A cancellation (Form K) is not required unless the policy is canceled or terminated. A filing will remain in force until a Form K is received. |
State-Specific Details
Name matching: The legal entity name and address on the filing must exactly match the information on the MCS-150 form.
Identification numbers: All filings must include the carrier's GIMC number, Household Goods ID number, or Passenger Carrier ID number.
Authority type: Required on all filings. Intrastate GIMC, household goods, or passenger carriers. Authority type definitions and built-in field validations help guide data entry ensure filings meet agency requirements and reduce the risk of rejected filings.
Passenger carrier type: Required on all filings for passenger carriers. Definitions can be found when creating a filing through Tyler Insurance Filings.
How Tyler Insurance Filings Can Help
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File to multiple states at once: Submit filings to multiple jurisdictions in a single workflow, reducing time spent managing state by state processes.
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Disclaimer
This compilation was developed solely as a resource that might serve as a starting point for research regarding the subjects addressed. It should not be relied upon for any legal or business decisions. This compilation relies upon reported practices of the states and relevant agencies. Actual practices within the states and relevant agencies may vary from what they have reported. While efforts have been made to provide accurate and authoritative information, this compilation does not apply to all lines of business, is only updated periodically, and should not form the sole basis for compliance decisions.