- Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Exception: Owners of wheelchair accessible vehicles may apply for a new FHV vehicle license if their vehicle meets Accessible Vehicle Criteria. For examples of vehicles that meet TLC’s accessible vehicle criteria, approved wheelchair accessible vehicles can be found within the Approved Vehicle List on the Yellow Cab Hack-Up page.
- PLEASE NOTE: vehicle licenses issued under the wheelchair accessible vehicle exception are restricted for use with only wheelchair accessible vehicles. If you must replace your vehicle at a future date, you must replace your vehicle with another wheelchair accessible vehicle.
- Applicant Identification: Government Issued photo I.D. of applicant.
- Proof of Vehicle Ownership - One of the following in the applicant’s name: Current DMV registration, Bill of Sale, or Leasing Agreement, Certificate of Origin or Certificate of Title (Front and Back). Note: Vehicles licensed outside of NYS must provide DMV registration showing seating capacity.
- Insurance Certificate - Current For-Hire Insurance Certificate (FH-1) in the applicant’s name.
- Insurance Certificate of Liability - Current Insurance Certificate of Liability directly from your insurance company showing levels of insurance coverage. Coverage must meet the minimum Insurance Requirements.
- Partnership, Corporate, or LLC filings (if applicable) - Photo identification and social security numbers of all stock holders or members or managing members, whichever is applicable
- Partnership
- Certificate of Partnership
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Corporate Minutes listing the names and shares of officers or members
- An IRS issued CP-575 Notice OR a 147-C letter
- Articles of Organization
- Operation Agreement
- List of Members
- Election of officers' forms are not acceptable
*Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles - TLC may require documentation from the up-fitter or modifier at any stage of the licensure process.
How to Apply
- Pay any outstanding parking, traffic, and/or TLC tickets.
- Your Base must submit a Base Affirmation for your vehicle. Once the affirmation is submitted online, you will receive an email confirming the submission. If you have not received the email confirmation, you will not be able to submit the application and must contact the base.
- Gather the following documents and complete the online application using LARS:
- The name and TLC license number of the Base to which you will affiliate your vehicle;
- Vehicle information (VIN, insurance);
- Applicant information (name, address that is not a PO box);
- A working and valid email address;
- A valid Social Security Number (SSN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN);
- A checking account, debit card, or credit card. If you pay by E-Check, you will not be charged a fee. The City of New York also accepts credit and debit cards, and you will be charged a fee of 2% of the payment amount. The application fee is not refundable.
NOTE: You must complete all steps within forty-five (45) days from the date of your application, or your application will be denied.
Total cost = $0 to $875 (WAV only)
- $75 - if the vehicle has been driven 500 miles or more
- $800 - CMVT Tax for vehicles registered in NJ, PA or CT.
*If you are attaching a SHL to an FHV visit Get a Green Cab License
All TLC fees are non-refundable - no exceptions!
Vehicle Insurance Requirements
Please see the below chart for minimum insurance levels required for your vehicle based on the type of vehicle you own and the vehicle’s seating capacity (as per TLC rules, unless otherwise noted).
Vehicle Type
Seating Capacity
Minimum Insurance Levels
FHV
Livery Vehicle & Black Car
$100,000 per person
$300,000 per occurrence CSL
$200,000 PIP (Personal Injury Protection)$1.5 Million per occurrence
$200,000 PIP$5 million occurrence
$200,000 PIP$500,000 per person
$1 million per occurrence CSL
$200,000 PIP$1.5 million occurrence
$200,000 PIP$5 million occurrence
$200,000 PIP
- Partnership