Who can apply for a Cleveland taxicab license?

The information sheet says the license is available only to companies with at least 15 vehicles. It is required for public vehicles accepting passengers for hire.

How do I submit the taxicab license application?

Submit it in person to the Division of Assessments and Licenses at Cleveland City Hall or email a completed, scanned application and required secondary documentation to DALLicenses@clevelandohio.gov. New applicants must schedule an appointment.

What information and documents does the application require?

The application asks for business, applicant, owner or officer, insurance, and vehicle information. The information sheet lists insurance, vehicle registration, and other supporting documents for renewal applicants.

Do I need a notary for the taxicab license application?

No. The applicant signs and dates a declaration under penalty of perjury, but the application has no notary block.

Cleveland, OH · Cuyahoga County

No notary required

Taxicab Vehicle License Application

Companies apply for a Cleveland taxicab vehicle license using this application, which collects business, applicant, owner, insurance, and fleet vehicle information.

What this form is

Cleveland requires a taxicab license for public vehicles whose owners or drivers accept passengers for hire, and the license is available only to companies with at least 15 vehicles. The application asks for business and applicant details, owner or officer information, insurance information, and details for each vehicle. Applicants declare the information is true and acknowledge the applicable taxicab rules.

Who needs it

Companies with at least 15 vehicles seeking a Cleveland taxicab license complete and submit this application for the licensing year.

How to submit it

Submit in person to the Division of Assessments and Licenses at Cleveland City Hall, 601 Lakeside Avenue, Room 122, or email a completed, scanned application and required documentation to [email protected]. New applicants must contact the office to schedule an appointment.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; it includes a declaration under penalty of perjury, and the applicant signs and dates the declaration.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Taxicab Vehicle License Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the business, applicant, owner or officer, insurance, and vehicle information, and sign and date the declaration.
3
Gather Required Documents
Review the information sheet for required secondary documentation; renewal applicants must provide insurance and vehicle records.
4
Submit To The City
Submit in person to the Division of Assessments and Licenses or email the completed, scanned application and required documents.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for a Cleveland taxicab license?: The information sheet says the license is available only to companies with at least 15 vehicles. It is required for public vehicles accepting passengers for hire.
How do I submit the taxicab license application?: Submit it in person to the Division of Assessments and Licenses at Cleveland City Hall or email a completed, scanned application and required secondary documentation to [email protected]. New applicants must schedule an appointment.
What information and documents does the application require?: The application asks for business, applicant, owner or officer, insurance, and vehicle information. The information sheet lists insurance, vehicle registration, and other supporting documents for renewal applicants.
Do I need a notary for the taxicab license application?: No. The applicant signs and dates a declaration under penalty of perjury, but the application has no notary block.

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