Do I need a notary for the Carriage Operator's License Application?

No. The application has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it and declares the information true under penalty of perjury.

How do I submit the Carriage Operator's License Application?

Apply in person at the Division of Assessments and Licenses or use the online portal listed in the instructions. Mail applications are limited to people licensed within the past 12 months.

What documents must I provide with the application?

The instructions list a valid driver’s license copy, a qualifying Ohio BCI background check or specified pending-check documents, medical certification and drug test, and the $10 fee.

Who needs a Cleveland Carriage Operator's License?

A license is required to operate a qualifying carriage or pedi-cab carrying passengers for hire on public streets or in public or partially public places, subject to the stated special-event exemption.

Cleveland, OH · Cuyahoga County

No notary required

Carriage Operator's License Application

Cleveland's Carriage Operator's License Application is for people seeking a license to operate a horse-drawn or other qualifying carriage for hire on public streets or places.

What this form is

The application is for operators of horse-drawn vehicles, pedal-propelled carriages, and pedi-cabs that carry passengers for hire on public streets or public or partially public places. It requests applicant details, five years of previous addresses, character references, and answers about driving history and other qualifications. The license is annual; applicants must also provide the listed supporting documents and a nonrefundable $10 fee.

Who needs it

People applying to operate a qualifying carriage for hire in Cleveland need this application, except operators covered by the stated special-event exemption.

How to submit it

Apply in person at the Division of Assessments and Licenses, 601 Lakeside Avenue, Room 122, Cleveland, or online at the permit portal listed in the instructions. Mail applications are allowed only for people licensed within the past 12 months.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant declares the information true under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the application.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Carriage Operator's License Application and read the included instructions before applying.
2
Complete And Sign
Complete every applicable section, provide the requested information, and sign and date the application.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Collect the listed driver’s license, background-check, medical certification, and drug-test documents, plus the $10 fee.
4
Submit To The City
Apply in person or online; mail the application only if you were licensed within the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Carriage Operator's License Application?: No. The application has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it and declares the information true under penalty of perjury.
How do I submit the Carriage Operator's License Application?: Apply in person at the Division of Assessments and Licenses or use the online portal listed in the instructions. Mail applications are limited to people licensed within the past 12 months.
What documents must I provide with the application?: The instructions list a valid driver’s license copy, a qualifying Ohio BCI background check or specified pending-check documents, medical certification and drug test, and the $10 fee.
Who needs a Cleveland Carriage Operator's License?: A license is required to operate a qualifying carriage or pedi-cab carrying passengers for hire on public streets or in public or partially public places, subject to the stated special-event exemption.

Need something notarized?

This Carriage Operator's License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Cleveland form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.