Southampton, NY · Suffolk County
Transportation for Hire Business Owner’s License Application
This application is for owners seeking a Town of Southampton license to operate a taxicab or other transportation-for-hire business and submit the required business and vehicle documents.
- 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 Town Clerk’s application collects personal and business details, asks the owner to swear that the answers are true, and lists supporting documents and fees. The town requires it for a transportation-for-hire business owner’s license; the application must be completed in full and expires 90 days after submission if incomplete. The instructions say applications must be notarized in person in the Town Clerk’s office, so check with the clerk before arranging a remote notarization.
Who needs it
A person applying for a Town of Southampton business owner’s license to operate a taxicab or other transportation-for-hire business needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
The application has a sworn-to-before-me jurat; the business owner signs the sworn statement before the notary, although town instructions specify notarization in person at the Town Clerk’s office.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Southampton transportation-for-hire business owner’s license application and review its requirements.
- 2
Complete The Form
Answer all questions and collect the listed supporting documents, including business registration and insurance information.
- 3
Confirm Notary Requirements
The form specifies in-person notarization at the Town Clerk’s office. Check with the clerk before booking a remote notary.
- 4
Book An Online Notary
If the Town Clerk confirms remote notarization is acceptable, arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Sign On Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the sworn statement during the video session, if remote notarization is approved.
- 6
Submit To The Town
Submit the completed application, supporting documents, and fee to the Town Clerk as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Southampton. 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 apply for a Southampton transportation-for-hire business license?
- Complete the application, gather the listed supporting documents, and submit them with the fee to the Town Clerk. The form says it must be notarized in person at the Town Clerk’s office.
- Do I need to sign the taxicab license application before a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a sworn statement and a notary block. The town’s instructions specify that business owner applications must be notarized in person at the Town Clerk’s office.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this application?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. However, this form says notarization must be in person at the Town Clerk’s office; ask the clerk whether remote notarization is acceptable.
- What documents and fees does the application require?
- The requirements list a driver’s license copy, rate schedule, business registration, liability insurance, operator names and addresses, and training course certificates. The stated license fee is $750; renewal applications submitted after January 31 are subject to a $25 late fee.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form directs applicants to submit the completed application and fee to the Town Clerk. Confirm current submission instructions and any questions about the in-person notarization requirement with the Town Clerk; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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