Apply for E-ZPass MA (2024)

FAQs

How long does it take to get an E-ZPass in Massachusetts? ›

Members establish an E-ZPass account with Mass DOT using a credit card with an initial balance of $20.00 per transponder. The transponder will be active in three business days after the application is submitted. Transponders can be used throughout Massachusetts and out of state where E-ZPass is accepted.

Massachusetts's E-ZPass system does not have a yearly fee or deposit. Customers must pay an initial $20 fee if opening an automatic replenishment account and $30 if opening a manual account replenishment. The minimum balance required in Massachusetts is $20, and accounts auto-replenish at $10.

Yes, you may transfer a transponder between vehicles as long as they are of the same vehicle class. There are penalties for using a transponder in a different vehicle class (i.e. Car transponder in a tractor- trailer.) Please be sure that all vehicles using the transponder are listed on your EZ Pass account.

Massachusetts Turnpike

The Turnpike connects Massachusetts's three major cities: Boston, Worcester and Springfield. Drivers with a E-ZPass can take advantage of discounted toll rates. Discounts are also available to Fast Lane Carpool drivers who have a 3 person minimum.

Pay By Plate MA Invoice

No toll discounts. If you travelled through MA tolls without an account, you will be mailed a Pay By Plate MA Invoice.

Toll in Massachusetts can be paid with toll tags: E-ZPass MA and other toll tags of E-ZPass network. Another popular pass here is NationalPass. You can also pay tolls via Pay-By-Plate.

What is Uni? Uni is a portable toll pass that allows drivers to automatically pay tolls on all toll roads in 19 states, including Florida express lanes. Uni attaches to the inside of a car windshield with suction cups, making it easy to transfer from vehicle to vehicle, including motorcycles and rental cars.

Massachusetts Turnpike, from Boston (Ted Williams Tunnel) to the New York state line. Toll is $13.55 cash (pay by plate), $7.45 E-ZPass MA, or $9.35 for out-of-state E-ZPass. New York State Thruway. The toll for the entire route (remaining on I-90 through Albany) is $16.85, or $16.01 with E-ZPass.

The E-ZPass MA or E-ZPass Massachusetts is a transponder (tag) of E-ZDrive MA that you can put in your vehicle to pay toll electronically across Massachusetts toll facilities. You don't need to stop to pay toll. It is part of the E-ZPass network so can also be used in all the states where an E-ZPass is valid.

Can you use the same transponder for a different car? ›

A FasTrak CAV toll tag may only be used in the eligible CAV to which it is registered. If you have more than one eligible CAV, you must order a separate FasTrak CAV toll tag for each vehicle.

Sticking it Anywhere: While the dashboard might seem tempting, avoid placing your E-ZPass there. Metal or other materials can interfere with the signal, causing missed tolls and frustration.

Yes. FasTrak drivers must have a transponder mounted to their vehicle's windshield. Transponders make it easier for tolling agencies to charge the correct toll to the appropriate vehicle automatically, resulting in faster processing times with higher levels of accuracy.

Massachusetts electronic tolling system replaced toll booths with toll zones. A toll zone consists of a gantry mounted over the roadway. A gantry is a metal structure that holds equipment to read the E-ZPass transponders as well as cameras to capture images of your vehicle's license plate.

It usually takes about a week to receive a transponder(s) once an application is received. You can still drive The Toll Roads and pay with your new account.

If you have any questions concerning E-ZPass MA or Pay-By-Plate MA please contact MassDOT directly: Website: ezdrivema.com. Telephone: (877) 627-7745.