Orange, NJ · Essex County
Taxi Operator License Application
This four-page application and its supporting affidavits are for people applying to the City of Orange Township for an initial or renewed annual taxi operator license.
- 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
Applicants use this packet to provide taxi company and personal information, certify their application, and submit supporting statements about character and promised employment. The City says applicants must meet its listed qualifications and provide two character-reference affidavits, an affidavit from a licensed taxi company promising employment, required records, and a $75 fee. The packet is for an operator license, not a taxi company or vehicle license.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for an initial or renewed Orange taxi operator license must complete the application and arrange the required character-reference and company employment affidavits.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the taxi operator license application and supporting statements from the City of Orange Township.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Complete the applicant and taxi company details, and arrange the character-reference and employment affidavits listed in the packet.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the affidavits with notary blocks.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed packet and listed supporting items to the City of Orange Township as directed by its Licensing Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Orange. 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 notarize the taxi operator application and supporting affidavits?
- Complete the form fields first, but wait to sign the character-reference and employment affidavits. Book a commissioned online notary, then sign those statements during the video session.
- Do I need a notary for every part of this packet?
- The packet includes notary blocks for the character-reference affidavits and the taxi-company owner’s promise of employment affidavit. Check the form and confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- Can I use an online notary for these affidavits?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021 (P.L. 2021, c.179, N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq.).
- What supporting items does the application list?
- The form lists two character-reference affidavits, an affidavit from a City-licensed taxi company promising employment, a valid New Jersey driver’s license, a driver history abstract, a criminal background report, and a $75 fee.