What Cargo Insurance Requirements Apply in Oklahoma?

If a household-goods shipment is picked up and delivered within Oklahoma, the Corporation Commission requires an intrastate Household Goods Certificate and valid liability and cargo insurance certificates on file; the certificate covers statewide operations. The current Chapter 30 rules separately set deadlines for loss claims: file within nine months, request inspection of concealed damage in writing within 15 days after delivery, and expect acknowledgment within 30 days and a written decision within 90 days.

What Is Cargo and Transit Insurance?

Cargo coverage fits a shipper protecting goods it owns or a carrier responsible for another party’s goods. The quote needs to match who bears the loss, the shipment route and storage stops. Read the national Cargo and transit guide.

Oklahoma Cargo and Transit Insurance Requirements

RequirementDetails
OCC household-goods carrier certificate and insuranceFor intrastate household-goods carriers, the OCC requires a current certificate and valid liability and cargo insurance certificates on file; the certificate is statewide and initially issued for one year. 1

What to Watch for With Cargo and Transit in Oklahoma

  • Separate In-State Moves From Interstate Moves

    The OCC treats a pickup and delivery within Oklahoma as typically intrastate and requires its household-goods certificate even for moves wholly within city limits. A shipment crossing state lines is generally interstate and uses federal authority; do not assume the OCC filing covers that movement. 1

  • File a Written Claim With the Required Support

    Oklahoma’s rule requires a written claim with shipment identifiers, bill of lading, an asserted amount, and its basis. It generally must be filed within nine months after delivery or the reasonable delivery period if the shipment is not delivered. 2

  • Act Quickly on Damage Found After Delivery

    If the shipment arrived with no damage noted and concealed damage is later found, request an inspection in writing within 15 days. The carrier must acknowledge a written claim within 30 days and pay, compromise, or deny it in writing within 90 days. 2

Which Cargo and Transit Providers Have Oklahoma License Records?

These providers publish a national listing for Cargo and transit; the license records below name the licensed entities and roles. Some records rely on company-reported information rather than independent regulator verification. A national listing does not confirm the product is available in Oklahoma. Check the regulator’s license lookup and confirm state availability for your business when requesting a quote.

  • Corgi

    Insurance producer · checked 2026-09-28

    Corgi Insurance Services, Inc.

    Corgi’s company producer-license table lists 50 jurisdictions: 49 states and the District of Columbia, including DC license 3003091619. New Mexico does not appear in the table and is not included here; the omission does not establish that Corgi is unlicensed there. The company-reported table has no stated as-of date and does not establish product availability. 11

    Corgi lists a cargo contractual liability product in its transportation offering.

Who Regulates Insurance in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma Insurance Department

OID's Licensing Division oversees new and renewed producer, adjuster, and business-entity licenses. Its consumer assistance process takes insurance complaints and requests for help; the licensee lookup displays license status and expiration. 3,4,5

Surplus-Lines Tax and Stamping Office in Oklahoma

Reported tax rate. 6% of premium and fees, plus 0.175% SLAS transaction fee 6,7,8

For Oklahoma-home-state placements, OID says the 6% surplus-lines tax base includes premium and fees; SLIP also bills a 0.175% SLAS transaction fee. Oklahoma law requires a policy notice that surplus-lines coverage has no guaranty-association protection, so ask your broker to itemize the tax and transaction fee.

Questions to Ask Before You Buy Cargo and Transit in Oklahoma

  1. Was the shipment picked up and delivered within Oklahoma, and does the carrier hold an active OCC Household Goods Certificate?
  2. Can the carrier identify its filed cargo insurer, policy limit, deductible, covered goods, and valuation terms?
  3. What documents and mailing address does the carrier require for a written claim, and how will I request a concealed-damage inspection?

Cargo and Transit Insurance in Oklahoma: Frequently Asked Questions

What insurance certificates does Oklahoma require on file for an intrastate household-goods carrier?

The OCC says the carrier must maintain both a valid liability insurance certificate and a valid cargo insurance certificate on file. That filing does not by itself show the policy limit, deductible, or settlement terms for your shipment. 1

What are Oklahoma’s household-goods claim time limits?

A written claim generally must be filed within nine months. For concealed damage discovered after delivery with no exceptions noted, request inspection in writing within 15 days; a carrier must acknowledge within 30 days and pay, compromise, or deny within 90 days. 2

Cargo and Transit Insurance Guides for Other States

Other coverage in OklahomaEvery coverage guide for Oklahoma, plus the regulator and surplus-lines details.

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This guide is informational and does not determine whether a policy is available or meets your needs. Editorial policy. To suggest a correction, contact Spot with a supporting source.

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