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File an annual tow report

Tow companies that conduct police ordered or trespass tows are required to file an annual tow report with the DPU.
Reports that are not received by March 31, 2025, may be assessed a $25.00 per day late fee
Pay Transportation Oversight Division fees 

Contacts

Department of Public Utilities Transportation Oversight Division

Phone

Main Call Department of Public Utilities Transportation Oversight Division, Main at (617) 305-3559

Office Hours Mon - Fri 8:45 am to 5:00 pm

Online

Email Email Department of Public Utilities Transportation Oversight Division at DPU.Transportation@mass.gov

The Details

What you need to do

  • Review all tow invoices for the calendar year
  • If no regulated tows were conducted, notify the Division by emailing the Division at dpu.transportation@mass.gov with your company name, address, certificate number, and receipt of filing fee of $10.
  • If the company no longer conducts regulated tows (police ordered or trespass tows), you may no longer need a certificate from the Department. Write to the Department at dpu.transportation@mass.gov if you want to cancel the certificate or you are not sure if you need one.

How to file

If regulated tows were conducted, complete the online form at https://www.mass.gov/forms/annual-tow-report and pay the annual filing fee online at https://www.ncourt.com/x-press/x-onlinepayments.aspx?juris=3E928506-D143-45D6-AC11-7E75734178CC

Contact

Address
Department of Public Utilities Transportation Oversight Division
One South Station, 3rd floor, Boston, MA 02110
Directions 
Phone
Main Call Department of Public Utilities Transportation Oversight Division, Main at (617) 305-3559

Office Hours Mon - Fri 8:45 am to 5:00 pm

Online
Email Email Department of Public Utilities Transportation Oversight Division at DPU.Transportation@mass.gov

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