Cleveland, OH · Cuyahoga County
Tow Truck Driver’s License Application
Tow truck drivers use this application to request or renew a Cleveland license required to drive a vehicle used for towing or removing disabled motor vehicles.
What this form is
Cleveland requires a Tow Truck Driver’s License to drive a truck or other vehicle used to tow, winch, or remove disabled motor vehicles; a separate Tow Truck Vehicle License is also required. The application supports new and renewal requests and asks for personal and address history, employment, character references, offense and driving history, and eligibility details. Applicants must sign the application, and the driver’s license is annual and expires March 1.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking to drive a tow truck or another vehicle used to tow, winch, or remove disabled motor vehicles in Cleveland needs this license application.
How to submit it
Apply in person at the Division of Assessments and Licenses, 601 Lakeside Avenue, Room 122; online at the Permit Cleveland portal; or by mail only if licensed within the past 12 months. The fee is $10, and mailed applications may be paid by check or money order.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it and declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Tow Truck Driver’s License application and its instruction sheet.
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Complete And Sign
Fill in the application, answer the questionnaire, and sign and date it.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include a copy of your current, valid state-issued driver’s license and a BCI Background Check completed within one year.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit in person, online, or by mail if you were licensed within the past 12 months, with the $10 fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Who needs a Cleveland Tow Truck Driver’s License?
- A person driving a truck or other vehicle used to tow, winch, or remove disabled motor vehicles in Cleveland needs this license.
- How do I submit the Tow Truck Driver’s License Application?
- Apply in person, online through the Permit Cleveland portal, or by mail if licensed within the past 12 months. The application lists the city office address and the $10 fee.
- Do I need a notary for the Tow Truck Driver’s License Application?
- No. The application has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it and declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
- What supporting documents does the application require?
- Submit a copy of a current, valid state-issued driver’s license and a copy of a State of Ohio BCI Background Check completed within one year of the application submission.
Need something notarized?
This Tow Truck Driver’s License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Cleveland form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.