What Happens to Your SunPass Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Balance
Prepaid — claim refund
Transponder
Return or transfer
Auto-Replenish
Cancel immediately
Step-by-Step Guide
Cancel auto-replenish
Cancel automatic balance replenishment to stop future charges to the linked payment method.
Claim prepaid balance
Request a refund of the remaining SunPass prepaid balance by contacting SunPass customer service with estate documentation.
Return or transfer transponder
Return the SunPass transponder or transfer it to a surviving family member's account.
Settle outstanding tolls and close
Settle any unpaid tolls and contact SunPass to formally close the account.
Document Now Checklist
- SunPass account number
- Transponder number(s)
- Prepaid balance amount
- Linked payment method
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with SunPass. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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