Columbus, OH · Franklin County
Taxicab Owner Relinquishment Form
The Taxicab Owner Relinquishment Form records an owner’s decision to give up a taxicab license and number for submission to the City of Columbus License Section.
- 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
Use this form when a taxicab owner wants to relinquish ownership of a taxicab and give up the associated license rights. The owner provides the taxicab business name, taxicab number, reason for relinquishment, and a sworn statement; the form says the City of Columbus License Section has the sole right to reissue the number after relinquishment.
Who needs it
A taxicab owner who wants to relinquish ownership and the associated taxicab license number should complete and submit this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a jurat stating the owner is duly sworn and deposes; the owner signs and swears to the statement before a notary or authorized agent.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Taxicab Owner Relinquishment Form from the City of Columbus.
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Fill In the Form
Provide the owner and business names, taxicab number, reason for relinquishment, and other requested details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the form’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the statement during the online notarization session.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed form to the City of Columbus License Section.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Columbus. 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 complete the Taxicab Owner Relinquishment Form?
- Enter the owner and business names, taxicab number, reason for relinquishment, and requested information. Sign and swear to the statement before a notary or authorized agent, then submit it to the city.
- Do I need to sign this form before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating that the owner is duly sworn and deposes, with a signature line for the notary or an agent of the Director of Building and Zoning Services.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Ohio authorizes online notarization by its notaries under R.C. §§147.60–147.66. Book a commissioned online notary and confirm with the city or village if unsure whether it will accept your completed form.
- What happens to the taxicab number after relinquishment?
- The form states that once the license is relinquished, the owner has no further right to it and the City of Columbus License Section has the sole right to reissue the taxicab number.