That's a lot of vehicles and a lot of time wasted if one does not have an E-Z Pass device and has to wait in the cash lane to pay the toll.
Commuters could avoid the frustration of sitting in the cash lane while E-Z Pass tag holders whiz by if they apply for and install an E-Z Pass device in their car. The Maine Thruway Authority has made it easy for commuters to apply for and obtain the E-Z Pass device. However, before signing up for the device, commuters first must determine which type of account to apply for. Maine offers two types of E-Z Pass accounts, personal and business accounts.
The Difference Between Personal and Business E-Z Pass Accounts
- Personal Account: Commuters who elect to sign up under the personal account can have a maximum of four E-Z Pass tags per account and may register private passenger cars, pickup trucks, SUVs and motorcycles.
- Business Account: Unlike the personal account, business accounts can have as many tags as needed. They're not subject to the four-tag limitation and can register other vehicle types in addition to the vehicle types allowed under the personal E-Z Pass account.
Apply for E-Z Pass via the Internet
By visiting the Maine E-Z Pass website, visitors can access the application forms by clicking on the “Access Form” link located under the “About E-Z Pass” section. Personal account applicants must download the following three documents and mail the completed forms to: Maine Turnpike Customer Service Center, 430 Riverside Street, Portland, ME 04103:
- Personal Account Instructions
- Personal Account Application
- Personal Account Terms and Conditions
Business Accounts must download the following forms and mail the completed forms to: Maine Turnpike Authority , E-Z Pass Business Department, 430 Riverside Street, Portland, ME 04103:
- Business Account Instructions
- Business Account Application
- Business Account Terms & Conditions
- Vehicle Registration Form
Ancillary Downloadable E-Z Pass Documents
Wile not necessary for obtaining an E-Z Pass device, applicant can benefit from downloading additional documents from the E-Z Pass website. In particular, the 0Class 1 Cash/E-Z Pass Comparison Rate Chart, which outlines the financial benefits of owning an E-Z Pass tag.
Apply for E-Z Pass by Phone
Commuters who do not have access to the Internet can call the Maine Thruway Authority Customer Service Center at 1-888-MTA-PASS (682-7277) and request the E-Z Pass application packet. Upon receipt, complete the application and mail it back to the Customer Service Center.
Keeping Track of the E-Z Pass Balance
Although as of this writing the Maine Thruway Authority does not allow online sign up without the need to download and mail the applications, they do however allow users to sign on to the system to keep track of their E-Z Pass balance. Once an application is approved and accepted an easy path tag is issued, commuters are given an account number and they may sign in to the easy pass website and keep track of their balance.
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