Village of Hempstead, NY · Nassau County
New Hack License Application
The New Hack License Application is for people applying to operate as a taxi, or hack, driver within the Village of Hempstead.
- 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 personal, identification, driver’s license, employment, and driving or criminal history information from prospective hack drivers. The Hempstead Police Department instructions require applicants to complete and notarize the form, obtain fingerprint results, and bring the application and other listed materials to the department. The form states that the first-time application fee is $90 and that applicants must notify the Records & License Department of information changes within 15 business days.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for a first-time hack license to operate within the Village of Hempstead needs to complete this application and follow the department’s submission instructions.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Application
Get the New Hack License Application and read the Hempstead Police Department’s instructions before starting.
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Fill Out The Form
Print clearly, complete all required information, and review your answers before signing.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the sworn statement.
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Submit To The Department
Bring the notarized application and the other required materials to the Hempstead Police Department as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Village of Hempstead. 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 the hack license application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session so the notary can administer the oath and complete the jurat.
- Do I need to bring anything besides the notarized application?
- Yes. The instructions also list fingerprint results, a Class E New York State driver’s license, two passport-sized photos, and the application fee. Check the form for fingerprint-processing details.
- Can I use online notarization for this application?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its commissioned online notaries under Executive Law §135-c. Confirm the Village’s submission process if you are unsure whether it will accept your completed application.
- Where do I submit the application?
- The instructions direct applicants to bring the completed materials to the Hempstead Police Department. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure about current submission details.