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If you are interested in establishing a TOPS account, please fill out the form below. Once your request has been approved, you will receive an email with your username and password along with information on how to access the TOPS system.

Permitting Services’ or individual Carriers may establish a TOPS account. Permitting Services can pay for permits using a Thruway Commercial Post-paid account (CAPS account).  A Carrier can pay for permits using either a Thruway Commercial Post-paid account (CAPS account) OR a major credit card (American Express, MasterCard, Visa, or Discover).

For more information on obtaining a CAPS account, please call 1-800-468-9946, and press "4" or ask for a Commercial Account Representative.

If you have any questions or comments about TOPS, please e-mail us at topsmail@thruway.state.ny.us or write to us at:

NYS Thruway Authority
200 Southern Blvd., Albany, NY 12209
Attn. Traffic Operations Unit

Please note:

  • All fields are required, except where noted.
  • Company information in the request must match CAPS account information on file.
Request for access to the TOPS system
Permit Service
Carrier
Thruway Commercial Post-Paid (CAPS) Account
Credit Card (this option available to Carriers only)


If paying by CAPS account, company name must match CAPS account information exactly
Not required for credit card customers
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If applicable