Huntsville, AL · Madison County
Taxi, Limousine, or Carriage Permit Application
This application requests a certificate of public convenience and necessity for a taxi, limousine, or horse-drawn carriage business operating in Huntsville, and is filed with the Clerk-Treasurer’s Department.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this application to request City operating authority for a taxi, limousine, or carriage service. It collects business and ownership details, proposed service and vehicle information, and background information for each person with an ownership interest. The application and filing fee must be submitted to the Clerk-Treasurer’s Department before the Transportation Department takes action; vehicles, insurance, and operator approvals are also required before licenses are issued.
Who needs it
A business seeking to operate taxis, limousines, or horse-drawn carriages in Huntsville must submit this application and a background information sheet for each owner.
Why it needs a notary
The application and background information sheet each include a sworn statement and jurat; the owner or authorized representative and each owner completing a sheet sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the permit application and review its requirements, including the owner background information sheet.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Enter the business, ownership, service, vehicle, and background details. Each owner with an interest must complete a background sheet.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the application and each completed background information sheet.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the sworn statements during your online notary session and complete the required notarial steps.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the forms and $50 fee with the Clerk-Treasurer’s Department before Transportation Department review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Huntsville. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit the Huntsville taxi or limousine permit application?
- Complete the application and required owner background information sheets, sign them before a notary, and file them with the Clerk-Treasurer’s Department with the $50 fee.
- Do I need to notarize the application and background sheets?
- Yes. The application and background information sheet contain sworn statements and notary blocks. The applicant or authorized representative and each owner completing a sheet must sign before a notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Alabama recognizes an acknowledgment taken outside the state when it follows the law where it was taken and bears the officer’s official seal. Confirm that the city will accept your notarized form; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What else is required before vehicle licenses are issued?
- The form says City Council must grant operating authority. At least five taxis, or one limousine or carriage, must pass Transportation Department inspection, and proof of insurance is required for each vehicle.