San Marcos, TX · Hays County
Taxicab Business Operating Permit Application
This application collects business, vehicle, insurance, and ownership details from people seeking a City of San Marcos taxicab business operating permit.
- 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 asks for ownership and business information, passenger-transportation experience, details about each vehicle, proposed fares, and proof of insurance. The form says this information must be filed with the City Clerk’s Office for a taxicab business operating permit; applicants may attach extra sheets if needed. It also includes a sworn statement for the taxi company owner to sign before a notary.
Who needs it
A person or business applying to operate a taxicab service in San Marcos must provide the requested ownership, vehicle, insurance, and other business information.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a Texas state jurat stating the application was sworn to and subscribed before the notary; the taxi company owner signs the sworn statement.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the taxicab business operating permit application and review its questions and sworn statement.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Provide the requested applicant, ownership, vehicle, fare, and insurance details; attach extra sheets if needed.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
The taxi company owner signs the sworn statement during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and required attachments to the City Clerk’s Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from San Marcos. 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 get the taxicab permit application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn statement during the video session and submit the completed application to the City Clerk’s Office.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn statement that the application is sworn to and subscribed before a notary, with a signature line for the taxi company owner.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018. The form requires a jurat; confirm with the city if unsure whether it will accept a remotely notarized application.
- What information should I gather before filling out the form?
- The form requests applicant and ownership details, vehicle information, fares, insurance information, and the location where taxis will remain when not in service.