Dublin, CA · Alameda County
Taxi Owner/Driver Application Requirements & Instructions
Taxi owners and drivers use this application to request a Dublin permit before operating a taxicab in the city.
What this form is
Dublin requires a valid owner’s permit for owners or drivers who are substantially located in the city to operate a taxicab there. The application asks for company, owner, vehicle, insurance, criminal history, and driving history information. It must be accompanied by specified photos, records, certifications, and a non-refundable application fee; additional items are required after approval.
Who needs it
Taxi owners and drivers substantially located in Dublin who seek permission to operate a taxicab in the city need this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; no notarized attachment or sworn step is identified, and the owner simply signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Taxi Owner/Driver Application Requirements & Instructions PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide company, owner, vehicle, insurance, criminal history, and driving history information, then sign and date it.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the photos, records, certifications, fingerprints, and non-refundable application fee listed in the instructions.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and required items to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Taxi Owner/Driver Application?
- No. The owner signs and dates this application; no notarized attachment or sworn step is identified.
- How do I submit the Taxi Owner/Driver Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The form lists two color photos, completed Live Scan fingerprints, a Statement of Necessity and Convenience, liability insurance, a valid driver’s license copy, vehicle registration and smog certification, controlled-substances certification, and the application fee.
- What happens after the owner's permit application is approved?
- The form says to submit a current City of Dublin Business License copy, fleet vehicle photographs, safety and registration information, brake and light certification, and rate meter inspection certification.
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