Hazmat Registration Due By July 1st

Each year, propane retail and wholesale companies must register annually with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) if they transport or offer shipments of hazardous materials that require placarding.

Registration Period

The 2026–2027 registration year is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

Registration Fees

·     Small businesses & non-profits: $250 + $25 processing fee

·     All other businesses: $2,575 + $25 processing fee

Small Business Criteria

Propane retailers with fewer than 100 employees and propane wholesalers with fewer than 200 employees qualify for the reduced registration fee.

Payment & Submission Changes

Starting the 2026-2027 Registration Year:

·     DOT will no longer accept paper registration forms

·     DOT will no longer accept payments by checks

Deadline

Submit your completed registration statement and payment before July 1, 2026, or before engaging in activities requiring registration.

Check Your Registration Status

Search your current registration status using the PHMSA Hazmat Registration

https://portal.phmsa.dot.gov/HazmatRegistrationSearch/

Penalties

Federal, state, or local officials may impose civil penalties for failing to register or comply with applicable recordkeeping requirements.

Need Help?

Businesses A–M: (202) 934-1630 | Businesses N–Z: (202) 934-1631

Email: infocntr@dot.gov

Register online:

https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/registration/registration-overview