Columbus, OH · Franklin County
Vehicle for Hire Owner Application
Columbus vehicle-for-hire owners use this application to provide applicant, business, and vehicle information when seeking a new license or renewing an existing license.
- 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 application collects owner, business, and vehicle details for Columbus vehicle-for-hire licensing, including taxicab, livery, pedicab, and other listed vehicle types. Owners submit it with the required identity and vehicle documents; renewals also require a Statement of Claims and Judgments. The applicant swears that the application answers and statements are true to their knowledge and belief.
Who needs it
An owner applying for or renewing a Columbus vehicle-for-hire license for a taxicab, livery, pedicab, micro transit vehicle, quadricycle, or wheelchair taxicab needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn jurat beginning “Sworn to before me”; the applicant signs the application and swears to its statements before the notary or listed agent.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Vehicle for Hire Owner Application and information sheet from the City of Columbus.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the applicant, business, and vehicle details, then gather the required supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the application’s sworn jurat.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the application’s statements during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the notarized application and required documents 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 submit the Columbus vehicle-for-hire owner application?
- Complete the application, gather the listed identity and vehicle documents, and submit them to the City of Columbus License Section at the address shown on the form.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a sworn jurat. Sign and swear to the application’s statements before a notary or the agent listed on the form.
- Can I sign the application with a commissioned online notary?
- Ohio authorizes online notarization by its own notaries. You can meet with a commissioned online notary by video; confirm with the city or village if unsure whether it will accept the notarized application.
- What documents are listed as application requirements?
- The information sheet lists proof of identity, vehicle documents including an inspection and insurance, and business name registration. Renewals also require a Statement of Claims and Judgments.