Brainerd, MN · Crow Wing County
Taxicab Certificate Application
This application requests a City of Brainerd taxicab certificate and is filed by a business or applicant seeking to license one or more taxicabs.
- 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
The application collects business and applicant details, vehicle information, and facts supporting the request for a taxicab certificate. The form says each vehicle needs a $40 annual license fee, a certificate of insurance, and an inspection upon licensing; applicants must also provide workers’ compensation coverage information, tax clearance information, and an Authorization & Release. The release includes a notary block.
Who needs it
A business or individual applying to the City of Brainerd for a taxicab certificate, including applicants seeking licenses for multiple vehicles, needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
The Authorization & Release carries a notary acknowledgment stating the applicant personally appeared; the applicant signs the release before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Taxicab Certificate Application and its included Authorization & Release and supporting forms.
- 2
Fill In Applicant Details
Complete the application and applicable supporting information, but leave the notary portion for your appointment.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the Authorization & Release.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the Authorization & Release during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed application and required supporting materials to the City of Brainerd.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Brainerd. 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 complete the notary portion of the application?
- Complete the Authorization & Release, then sign it before a commissioned online notary. The notary completes the block stating that you personally appeared.
- Do I need to notarize the entire taxicab application?
- The form identifies the Authorization & Release as requiring notarization. It does not show a notary block on the main application or workers’ compensation certification.
- Can I use an online notary for this Brainerd form?
- Minnesota authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under the Remote Online Notarization Act, Minn. Stat. §358.645. Minn. Stat. §358.61 recognizes notarial acts by a notary public or other authorized officer of another state.
- What else does the application require?
- The form lists a $40 annual fee per vehicle, a certificate of insurance, a vehicle inspection, workers’ compensation information, and tax clearance information. Confirm submission details with the city if unsure.