This is the secure portal to purchase your annual Transfer Station Permit for the Town of Winchester. You can purchase your permits for the transfer station online in a few quick and easy steps.
Residents have the option of:
1) Purchasing online,
2) Mailing in the application with valid RMV registration(s) for all vehicles, OR
3) Purchasing in-person at the Town Clerk's Office, 71 Mt. Vernon St, Winchester, MA.
Please know that we will be processing permits on a daily basis. Permits will be reviewed and approved (if all documentation is submitted accurately). Once reviewed for accuracy the system will approve your License Plate and upload to the License Plate Reader camera located at the Transfer Station. There no longer will be a sticker affixed to your vehicle(s).
Should we need more information after you submit your payment staff will contact you via email
townclerk@winchester.us
with specifics. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Winchester Town Clerk's Office at 781-721-7130 Press #1 for Town Clerk.
Low Income Permits are available to those who qualify. Contact the Health Department for eligibility requirements at
healthdept@winchester.us.
Find your Customer Record
Enter your first and last name along with your property address. In the next step we will present you with the closest matches.
If you are a tenant (non-owner) or a non-resident and haven't purchased an online item with Winchester before, you will have the option on the next page.
If you are a NEW resident after July 1st , please contact the Town Clerkâs office at 781-721-7130 option #1
Please note there is a convenience charge of 3.99% or $1.50, whichever is greater.
We accept VISA, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.
|
1st Vehicle |
Each Additional Vehicle |
Resident/Taxpayer Transfer Station |
$340* |
$30 |
Low Income Permit |
$30 |
$30 |
Winchester-based Business Permit |
$292 |
$292 |
Commercial Hauler Permit |
$300 |
$225 |
Replacement Permit |
$15 |
per vehicle |
*Permit fee of $277, Capital improvements fee of $63, which totals $340.00.
Convenience fees with credit card or ACH payments will apply and be displayed before checkout.
Your credit card will not be charged until your transaction has been approved and processed by the Town. Please allow 5-7 days for the processing of orders.
Please print out your receipt or save your email confirmation for proof of purchase. The Town of Winchester will not be mailing you permits and there is no longer a sticker affixed to your vehicle.
You will need to upload a valid vehicle registration for each vehicle. Please make sure the registration number is legible. The following is a list of additional documents that may be needed to purchase your permits.
IF: |
You Must Also Include: |
Your vehicle is leased |
Copy of the lease or a monthly bill |
The property is held in trust |
Copy of the trust pages showing the property address and names of trustees (only named trustees are eligible for permits) |
Your vehicle is registered to a business |
A business card with your name and the company name or a letter on company letterhead authorizing your use of the vehicle |
You are a renter |
Copy of a current lease or 1 month of utility bills |
Any transactions missing required documents will be denied. An email will be sent explaining the denial or requesting additional documentation so that you may resubmit or add documents.