1 South Station, 5
th
Floor • Boston, MA 02110 • Tel: (617) 305-3559 • Fax: (617) 478-2598 • Email: DPU.Transportation@mass.gov
Bus Permit – New and Renewal
Please note: a fee of $60 (for new) or $40 (for renewal) is required to process this application.
The Department now accepts payments online. Please visit our website for more information:
mass.gov/how-to/pay-transportation-oversight-division-fees
Please select which decal you wish to apply for:
Bus Permit- New: $60
This includes an inspection fee of $20
Bus Permit - Renewal: $40
Operator Name:
Addr
ess:
Mailing Address:
(if different)
Telephone:
Vehicle Owner:
(only complete if different from above)
Address:
Bus Number:
VIN:
(Vehicle Identification Number)
Registration Number:
Make and Model:
Model Year:
Motor Type:
Gas Diesel
Vehicle Type:
Transit V
an School Bus
Mini-Bus
Coach
RTA
Number of seats exclusive of driver:
Emergency Door:
Yes No
Push-out Windows:
Yes No
Is except
ion
desired?
Yes No
If yes, specify rule number(s):
Insurance Alert: The Department must have a current certificate of insurance on file. You can attach your insurance certificate
to this application. Below are the minimum levels of financial responsibility for carriers of passengers for hire operating intrastate.
• Any vehicle with a seating capacity of 32 passengers or fewer: $1,500,000
operating under a sightseeing and/or charter certificate.
• Any vehicle with a seating capacity of 15 passengers or fewer: $1,500,000
• Any vehicle with a seating capacity of 16 passengers or more: $5,000,000
Department of Public Utilities
Transportation Oversight Division
Please note: a fee is required to process this application.
Applications will not be processed without payment.
The Transportation Oversight Division now accepts payments
online. You can also submit a check or money order by mail.
Please see our website for more information:
mass.gov/how-to/pay-transportation-oversight-division-fees
Using Adobe Acrobat or Reader to fill out this application? Click the
red button below to submit your application by email. You can also
save this PDF and submit it as an email attachment to:
DPU.Transportation@mass.gov
You can also print and submit this application by mail to the
Transportation Oversight Division. The Division’s mailing address
can be found at the top of this form. Please be sure to pay online
or submit a check/money order with your application.
THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS MADE UNDER THE
PENALTIES OF PERJURY:
I, the undersigned, being duly authorized, hereby apply
for a current year Bus Permit and affirm the statements
herein are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Date:
Signature:
Title:
(Corporate partner/partner/owner)
Approved:
Computer Number:
Inspector:
Decal Number:
Date:
Trolley
(only complete if different from above)
I'm sending a check/money order
I'm paying online
(type full, legal name)
Other
Check here
for RTA
Attach Insurance Certificate Using Adobe
Submit Application by Email
