Do I need a notary for the Taxicab Driver Permit Application?

No. The document has signature and date fields but no notary block; the applicant and taxi company owner or authorized agent sign their sections.

What supporting documents does the application request?

The checklist requests a front-and-back copy of the California driver’s license, two passport-sized photos, and drug and alcohol test results issued in the past 12 months.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for personal and license information, residence and employment history, taxi permits previously held, and arrest and citation history. A company owner or authorized agent completes the intent-to-hire page.

Santa Barbara, CA · Santa Barbara County

No notary required

New Taxicab Driver Permit Application

People applying for a Santa Barbara taxicab driver permit use this application to provide personal, driving, employment, and arrest history information.

What this form is

This application is for people seeking a new Santa Barbara taxicab driver permit. It asks for personal details, license information, five years of residence and employment history, and arrest and citation history; a taxi company owner or authorized agent must also complete the intent-to-hire page. Applicants submit the signed application with supporting documents, including a driver’s license copy, photos, and test results.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking a new Santa Barbara taxicab driver permit must complete the application, and the taxi company owner or authorized agent must complete the intent-to-hire page.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application to the Police Technician at 215 E. Figueroa St. The application fee is $204.00; the form says fingerprinting is scheduled after payment.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and taxi company owner or authorized agent sign and date their sections.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the New Taxicab Driver Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete And Sign The Form
Complete the requested personal, license, residence, employment, and arrest history sections, then sign and date the required sections.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include the requested driver’s license copy, two passport-sized photos, and drug and alcohol test results in a sealed envelope or sent by the test facility.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and supporting documents to the Police Technician at 215 E. Figueroa St. Pay the $204.00 application fee.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Taxicab Driver Permit Application?: No. The document has signature and date fields but no notary block; the applicant and taxi company owner or authorized agent sign their sections.
How do I submit the Taxicab Driver Permit Application?: Submit the completed application to the Police Technician at 215 E. Figueroa St. The form lists a $204.00 application fee.
What supporting documents does the application request?: The checklist requests a front-and-back copy of the California driver’s license, two passport-sized photos, and drug and alcohol test results issued in the past 12 months.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for personal and license information, residence and employment history, taxi permits previously held, and arrest and citation history. A company owner or authorized agent completes the intent-to-hire page.

Need something notarized?

This New Taxicab Driver Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Santa Barbara form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.