For those New Jersey drivers who do not currently have an E-Z Pass device, rather than spend valuable time waiting in the cash lanes to pay the toll, maybe it's time to order the time saving tag. It's not difficult to do.
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority has simplified the process of obtaining an E-Z Pass. However, before purchasing a device, drivers should first determine whether to apply for a personal or commercial account.
- Personal accounts have a 7,000 pound gross vehicle weight limitation and is limited to a maximum of 4 tags per account. Additionally, personal E-Z Pass tags apply to vans, cars, motorcycles and pickup trucks only.
- Commercial accounts are not restricted by vehicle weight, number of tags or vehicle type. In addition to the types accepted under the personal account, commercial accounts can include RV's, tractor-trailers, buses and trucks.
Order E-Z Pass Tags by Phone
Call the E-Z Pass Customer Service Center at 1-888-288-6865. Make sure to have the vehicle information, including the make, type, model and license plate number. In addition to vehicle information applicants must have a valid credit card in order to fund the device.
Order E-Z Pass by Mail
Go to the New Jersey E-Z Pass website and download the PDF application. Be sure to complete all of the necessary fields and mail the application to EZ Pass New Jersey Customer Service Center, P.O. Box 52001, Newark, New Jersey 07101-8201.
Order E-Z Pass Tags Online
Go to the New Jersey E-Z Pass website (www.ezpassnj.com) and select "Sign up Now" and complete the online application.
Purchase from a Local Retailer (E-Z Pass On-the-Go)
This option is probably most used by drivers who after sitting through a few long cash lines on the Garden State Parkway, have pulled off at the nearest E-Z Pass retailer and purchased the device in time to cruise through the next tollbooth.
As of this writing, E-Z Pass On-the-Go is sold at three plazas off of the Garden State Parkway and three plazas off of the New Jersey Turnpike. The E-Z Pass On-the-Go device is preloaded with a $25 balance and may be used immediately. Be advised, however, that the tag must be registered within 48 hours of the first use.
To find out the exact locations of all E-Z Pass On-the-Go retailers, visit the E-Z Pass website and click on the "Locations" link under the "E-Z Pass On-the-Go" section.
The beauty of the E-Z Pass tag is accepted in most states along the eastern seaboard stretching from Maine to Virginia.
For more information on New Jersey Customer Reference Guide.
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