Buffalo, NY · Erie County
Taxicab Driver Application
This one-page application collects an applicant’s contact, driver’s license, and personal information for people seeking a taxicab driver license from the City of Buffalo.
- 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 asks for the applicant’s name, address, phone number, employer, New York State driver’s license number, birth details, and citizenship status. Its instructions call for a Class E driver’s license, a driving record abstract, a police check, and a $50 license fee; applicants use the form when applying for a Buffalo taxicab driver license.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for a City of Buffalo taxicab driver license needs to complete this form and follow its listed document and fee instructions.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Taxicab Driver Application from the City of Buffalo.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Enter your contact, employer, driver’s license, birth, and citizenship information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary to complete the jurat.
- 4
Sign And Take The Oath
Sign the application and take the oath during the notary’s live video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Follow the application instructions to submit the form and required supporting items to the City of Buffalo.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Buffalo. 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 get my taxicab driver application notarized online?
- Complete the application, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign and take the oath during a live video session. Follow the city’s instructions for submitting the application and supporting items.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a jurat stating that it was subscribed and sworn before a notary, so the applicant must sign and take the oath before the notary.
- What documents and fee does the application list?
- The form lists a New York State Class E driver’s license, a driving record abstract, a police check, and a $50 license fee. It also gives instructions for records involving felonies or another municipality.
- Can I use an online notary for this Buffalo form?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it will accept the completed form this way.