Rome, NY · Oneida County
Taxicab Business License Application
This application requests a Rome taxicab business license and is completed by an applicant seeking to operate a taxicab business in the city.
- 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 the applicant’s personal and business details, character references, and information about vehicles to be used in the licensed business. Applicants must provide proof of insurance for each automobile, commercial liability, and workers’ compensation. The City Clerk’s Office says it will not issue a license until the Rome Police Department certifies the applicant’s background and character, a process that may take up to five business days.
Who needs it
A person applying to license a taxicab business in Rome should complete this application and provide the requested insurance proofs and vehicle information.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the certification under the “Sworn to and subscribed before me” jurat, appearing before a notary public or commissioner of deeds.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Taxicab Business License Application from the City of Rome.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the requested applicant, business, reference, and vehicle information, and gather the required insurance proofs.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the sworn certification during the video session when instructed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the notarized application and required insurance proofs to the Rome City Clerk’s Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rome. 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 taxicab business application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn certification during the video session when directed, and submit the notarized form and required insurance proofs to the City Clerk’s Office.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application has a “Sworn to and subscribed before me” block for the applicant’s signature and a notary public or commissioner of deeds.
- What documents and information does the application request?
- It asks for personal and business details, three character references, information about taxicab vehicles, and adequate proof of automobile, general commercial liability, and workers’ compensation insurance.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c. If unsure whether the City Clerk’s Office will accept your notarized form, confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Taxicab Business License Application in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.