Raleigh, NC · Wake County
Taxicab Owner’s Permit Application
This application packet is for people seeking a new, renewed, or updated Raleigh taxicab owner’s permit and includes business, applicant, vehicle, and reference information.
- 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 packet lets an applicant request a new, renewed, or updated permit to operate a taxicab business in Raleigh. It asks for business and applicant details, information about partners or officers, vehicles, insurance, and the applicant’s background; the applicant must sign the application before a notary. The packet also includes a checklist, an introductory letter for the taxicab company, and reference-letter forms. The instructions say renewals are due by October 1.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for a new, renewed, or updated Raleigh taxicab owner’s permit must complete the application packet and submit the listed supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The application has a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the applicant signs and swears to the application before the notary, who completes the notary signature and commission-expiration fields.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application Packet
Get the Taxicab Owner’s Permit Application packet and review its instructions and checklist.
- 2
Complete the Required Sections
Fill in the applicant, business, vehicle, insurance, and other requested details; gather the supporting documents listed for your application type.
- 3
Book a Notary Online
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary, and confirm with the city that your notarization method is acceptable.
- 4
Sign Before the Notary
Sign and swear to the application before the notary, who completes the jurat.
- 5
Submit the Packet to the City
Submit the completed application and required supporting documents to the Taxicab Inspector as instructed in the packet.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Raleigh. 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 owner’s permit application notarized?
- Complete the application, then sign and swear to it before the notary. The packet requires the notary to complete the jurat, sign, and enter the commission expiration.
- Do I need to bring supporting documents with the application?
- Yes. The packet checklist lists documents for new, renewal, or updated permits, including a North Carolina driver’s license and certified driving history. Requirements vary by application type.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- North Carolina’s remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Emergency video notarization is separate and requires both signer and notary to be inside North Carolina. Confirm whether the city accepts your notarization method; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- When are taxicab owner permit renewals due?
- The packet says renewal applications must be filed with the Taxicab Inspector on or before October 1. It also says permits expire after December 31 and expired permits will not be renewed.