Madison, WI · Dane County
Motor Bus or Fixed Route Transportation Vehicle License Application
This application requests a City of Madison license for motor buses or fixed route transportation vehicles and is filed by the individual or business proposing to operate them.
- 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
Applicants use this form to provide operator and business details, proposed vehicle numbers, routes, operating hours, rates, and insurance information. It also requests ownership and mortgage details where applicable, includes a vehicle list, and asks the applicant to agree to follow relevant ordinances and laws. The form states a January 1 to December 31 license period and a $300 annual fee.
Who needs it
An individual, firm, or corporation proposing to operate motor buses or fixed route transportation vehicles in Madison should complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs before a notary in the form’s “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat, which includes the notary’s commission expiration.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Motor Bus or Fixed Route Transportation Vehicle License Application from the City of Madison.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the operator, business, vehicle, route, schedule, rate, and insurance information requested.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the application during the video session and complete the sworn jurat with the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the notarized application and vehicle list to the City of Madison.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Madison. 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 motor bus application notarized online?
- Complete the application, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video appointment. Submit the notarized form to the City of Madison.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat and a space for the notary’s commission expiration.
- What information does the application request?
- It requests operator and business details, vehicle count and information, route or territory, hours, rates, insurance details, and certain ownership or mortgage information.
- Can this application be notarized remotely?
- Wisconsin permits remote online notarization for eligible documents. A commissioned online notary can notarize this sworn application; confirm with the city or village if unsure.