Livery Car Vehicle License

A livery vehicle is a car licensed by the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC).

These vehicles can:

• Carry up to five passengers (not including the driver)

• Charge for rides based on:

  • A flat rate
  • Time
  • Mileage
  • Zones

• They are sent from a base to pick up passengers

Make sure you review the checklist and fees before applying:

• Check the vehicle requirements: You need to look at the list of documents you must send with your driver license application.
  Vehicle License Requirements Checklist

  • Permit fees
    New application fee: $550 for a two-year license. If you use a money order, make it payable to: NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission.

  • Inspection fee: $75 if your vehicle has 500 miles or more on the odometer. New applicants must pay this fee with the $550 application fee.

  • All licenses are non-transferable and all fees are non-refundable.

• Accepted payment methods
  You can pay by:

  • Money order (payable to NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission)
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Discover card

• License renewal payments: You can pay for license renewals online. Use the LARS (License Applications, Renewals and Summonses) System.

• Other license types: Other licenses from the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) need different operating licenses.
  For more information, visit:

  • www.nyc.gov/tlc
  • NYC Business
  • A TLC Licensing Center in person