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This application is for seniors who are 65 and older, including seniors who are within two weeks of their 65th birthday.
You will need to upload both:
We will only use your information to contact you about your application. We'll send you email updates with the status of your application.
Upload a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, passport, or state ID. Expired IDs, photocopies, and edited photos with blurred information will not be accepted.
If uploading a photo ID isn't a good option for you, we recommend applying in person at the CharlieCard Store .
Upload a recent color photo of yourself from the neck up in front of a solid, light-colored background. You cannot wear a hat, face covering, or sunglasses.
Guidelines:
The CharlieCard Store is located at Downtown Crossing Station, on the underground concourse between the Red and Orange lines: 7 Chauncy Street, Boston, MA 02111.
For hours and more information about the CharlieCard Store , visit the MBTA website.
The MBTA collects demographic information to understand more about its riders. 
Providing your information is optional and does not change your eligibility for a Senior CharlieCard. Any information you choose to share will only be used by MBTA staff for research that will not be linked to your name. 
Please read the Free/Reduced Fares Rules and Conditions . This link opens in a new tab.