Huntsville, AL · Madison County
Application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
This application requests operating authority for a transportation network company and is filed by the company’s authorized representative with the Huntsville 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 form to apply for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to operate a transportation network company in Huntsville. It collects business and representative details, information about the regional or operations manager, and a description of vehicle insignia or trade dress. The form says it must be filed with the Clerk-Treasurer’s Department with the $50 filing fee before City Council action; a license also requires operating authority and specified supporting items.
Who needs it
A transportation network company seeking operating authority in Huntsville must have an authorized business representative complete and submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the company’s authorized representative signs and swears to the application before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the fillable Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity application.
- 2
Complete the Business Details
Enter the company, authorized representative, operations manager, and vehicle insignia information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange notarization for the application’s sworn-and-subscribed jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the application during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the application and pay the fee with the Huntsville Clerk-Treasurer’s Department before City Council action.
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 file this transportation network company application?
- Complete the business, representative, manager, and vehicle insignia sections, sign and swear to the application before a notary, then file it with the Huntsville Clerk-Treasurer’s Department and pay the $50 filing fee.
- Do I need to provide insurance with this application?
- The form says a company will not receive a license until the City Council grants operating authority and current proof of insurance, an emergency contact number, and a current sponsorship certification are provided.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- The form requires a sworn-and-subscribed jurat. Alabama authorizes remote notarization by its notaries when they are physically located in Alabama; confirm with the city whether it accepts this jurat completed remotely.
- What should I include in the vehicle insignia description?
- Describe the insignia or trade dress the business will use on each transportation network vehicle while in service, including where it will appear on the vehicle.