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Applying for temporary road access and moving permits

You need a permit to access roads and areas managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Online filing for a temporary road access and moving permit 

Contacts

DCR Temporary Road Access contacts

Phone

For assistance with the online temporary road access permits, call Call DCR Temporary Road Access contacts, For assistance with the online temporary road access permits, call at 617-626-1490

Open M-F 7:30 am-5 pm with the exception of all Commonwealth & Federally observed holidays.

For EEA ePLACE Portal technical assistance, call Call DCR Temporary Road Access contacts, For EEA ePLACE Portal technical assistance, call at 844-733-7522

Online

Temporary Road Access and Moving Permit questions, contact Email DCR Temporary Road Access contacts at AccessPermits@mass.gov

The Details   of Applying for temporary road access and moving permits

What you need   for Applying for temporary road access and moving permits

You will need a permit to access areas managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation if you using a commercial vehicle. These permits are:

  • You'll need to create and register for an account on the EEA ePLACE online permitting portal.
  • Annual Commercial Vehicle Permit, or
  • Annual Commercial Vehicle Renewal
  • Short-term Vehicle or POD Permit
  • Boylston Street Moving Permit (September 1st only)

 If you need help with the online permit application, you can find help in the documentation and instructions in the downloads section below!

Fees   for Applying for temporary road access and moving permits

Online Fee Information:

Short-term parking, POD, or Road Use: $100 per calendar day

Annual Road Use: $150 per vehicle

Boylston Street Moving: $100 per vehicle

How to apply   Applying for temporary road access and moving permits

Use the EEA ePLACE Permitting Portal to create and register an account for any of the above permits. If you need assistance, refer to the Quick Guide instructions below. For technical assistance only, call the ePLACE help desk at (844) 733-7522.

Next steps   for Applying for temporary road access and moving permits

  1. The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will review your online permit application.

    DCR staff will review your online permit submissions and will contact you in the event more information is needed to process your application.

  2. Renewing your Annual Commercial Vehicle Permit

    Your current permit can now be renewed through the EEA ePLACE online permitting portal. DCR will review your submitted renewal and contact you via email. Use the step-by-step instructions listed in the Downloads section.

Downloads   for Applying for temporary road access and moving permits

Open PDF file, 921.8 KB,  DCR Quick Guide for ePlace Portal Permits (English, PDF 921.8 KB)
Open PDF file, 772.64 KB,  The Annual Commercial Vehicle Permit Instructions (English, PDF 772.64 KB)
Open PDF file, 651.06 KB,  Annual Commercial Vehicle Permit Renewal - Instructions for Online Renewal (English, PDF 651.06 KB)
Open PDF file, 792.63 KB,  The Short Term Parking/Moving/POD Permit Instructions (English, PDF 792.63 KB)
Open PDF file, 759.02 KB,  The Short Term Road Use/Access Permit Instructions (English, PDF 759.02 KB)
Open PDF file, 796.46 KB,  Boylston Moving Permit Instructions for Online Filing (English, PDF 796.46 KB)

Contact   for Applying for temporary road access and moving permits

Address
251 Causeway Street, 7th Fl., Boston, MA 02114
Directions 
Phone
For assistance with the online temporary road access permits, call Call DCR Temporary Road Access contacts, For assistance with the online temporary road access permits, call at 617-626-1490

Open M-F 7:30 am-5 pm with the exception of all Commonwealth & Federally observed holidays.

For EEA ePLACE Portal technical assistance, call Call DCR Temporary Road Access contacts, For EEA ePLACE Portal technical assistance, call at 844-733-7522
Online
Temporary Road Access and Moving Permit questions, contact Email DCR Temporary Road Access contacts at AccessPermits@mass.gov

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