Catalis eCheck convenience fee is less than the cost of a first class stamp
The Transportation Oversight Division now offers several options for paying fees, including online payments.
- This page, Pay Transportation Oversight Division fees, is offered by
- Transportation Oversight Division
Pay Transportation Oversight Division fees
Contacts
Department of Public Utilities Transportation Oversight Division
Phone
Office Hours Mon - Fri 8:45 am to 5:00 pm
The Details
What you need
The Transportation Oversight Division of the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has contracted with Catalis to offer the option of paying for certain fees online.
Please note that Catalis is not a department, division, or agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the DPU. Catalis is a secure third party vendor operating on behalf of the Transportation Oversight Division. This service is safe, reliable, and in accordance with all state and government regulations.
You will be asked to select or enter:
- The type of fee you're paying;
- Your DPU certificate number;
- If you're a new applicant and don't have a certificate, enter your name or company name;
- Personal or company contact information; and
- Your e-check or credit/debit card information.
In return, Catalis will:
- Tell you the total of your payment including any convenience fees;
- Obtain approval of the charge;
- Issue an onscreen confirmation number and a printable digital receipt;
- Please save this - we may request a copy; and
- Email confirmation to users who request it.
- We strongly recommend requesting an email confirmation.
You can also still submit payments by check or money order payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Please note that submitting payments by mail will delay processing of your materials.
Fees
Catalis is able to accept payments for the following types of Transportation Oversight Division fees:
- Carrier Application – New ($100)
- Carrier Application – Transfer ($100)
- Bus Decal – New ($60 each)
- Bus Decal – Renewal ($40 each)
- Moving & Towing Truck Decal ($40 each)
- Motor Bus Certificate ($40)
- Motor Bus Certificate & Road Test – Age 70+ ($40)
- Motor Bus Certificate – Age 70+ Renewal ($20)
- Motor Bus Certificate & Road Test - 14 Passenger Restricted ($60)
- Duplicate Motor Bus Certificate ($20)
- Road Test Only ($20)
- Tariff Filing – Movers Only ($100)
- Annual Tow Report – Towers Only ($10)
- Department Audit Fee ($100)
How to pay
The Division accepts online payments through Catalis. Note: American Express is not accepted.
The Division also accepts check or money order payments by mail. Please make all checks payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and mail to:
Department of Public Utilities
1 South Station 3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02110
Please note that submitting payments by mail will delay processing.
More info
Please note that the DPU does not process school bus driver certificate applications or payments as of October 1, 2018. Please see the RMV's page on school bus driver certificates and school bus driver certificate renewals.
Contact
Address
Department of Public Utilities Transportation Oversight Division
One South Station, 3rd floor, Boston, MA 02110
Phone
Office Hours Mon - Fri 8:45 am to 5:00 pm