After you submit your application, make sure a member of your team is available to answer questions.
Eligibility and credentials
As defined by New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law § 101, qualifying emergency vehicles include:
- Ambulances and emergency ambulance service vehicles
- Blood delivery vehicles and human organ delivery vehicles
- Civil defense emergency vehicles
- Correction vehicles
- County emergency medical services vehicles
- Environmental emergency response vehicles
- Fire vehicles
- Hazardous materials emergency vehicles
- Police vehicles
- Sanitation patrol vehicles
- Ordnance disposal vehicles of the armed forces of the United States
Specific eligibility requirements differ based on the type of emergency vehicle. Please refer to the Emergency Vehicle Exemption Plan application to learn more.
Enrollment in EVEP requires a valid E-ZPass NY Business account. Organizations without an E-ZPass Business account must sign up for one before applying for EVEP. Learn more about signing up for E-ZPass NY.
How to apply
The EVEP application is available on the MTA website. Follow these steps:
- Complete the online application.
- Upload the required documentation.
You can also download a copy of the application on the E-ZPass website . Applying online is the preferred method for a faster and more convenient process.
Applicants will receive a formal decision notice once their application is processed. If the application is denied, the decision notice will provide information on how to appeal.
For assistance, you can also contact the E-ZPass Customer Service Center at 800-333-8655.
How to Recertify
Annual recertification is required for the EVEP based on the date the plan was added to your E-ZPass NY account. You will receive a notice (by email or mail) when it is time to recertify.
Recertification opens approximately 90 days before your plan expires. We encourage you to submit your recertification application as early as possible to ensure your plan remains active.
Customers can now complete their EVEP recertification online. Follow these steps:
- Select Apply/Recertify for EVEP below.
- Log in to your EVEP application account using the same email and password you used when you first applied.*
- Select “Recertify” once logged into your EVEP application account.
- Review your application information and upload the required documents as proof of eligibility.
- Submit your application to complete the recertification process.
Applicants will receive a formal decision notice once their application is processed. If the application is denied, the decision notice will provide information on how to appeal.
*NOTE: If you previously submitted an EVEP application by mail, we encourage you to create an online EVEP application profile and submit your application electronically for faster processing.
If you have any questions or need assistance with the recertification process, you can also call the E-ZPass Customer Service Center at 800-333-8655 for assistance.