Black Car Vehicle License

The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) issues a black car vehicle license. You need this license to use a car for for-hire rides in New York City.

• You need to review the vehicle requirements checklist:

  • This checklist has a list of documents you need. You can review the Vehicle License Requirements Checklist.
  • You need to pay $550 for a new vehicle application.

• You can pay by:

  • Money order made payable to NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission
  • Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover

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

• For other vehicle types: You need different licenses issued by the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) for different vehicles. This includes:

  • For-hire vehicles
  • Commuter vans
  • Paratransit vehicles

• You can visit the TLC website or go to a TLC licensing center for more information about requirements.

• You need to submit all required documents and a completed application form. You can find the form at the link above:

  • You need to submit your application at either the Long Island City or Staten Island license facilities.
  • You need an appointment to visit the Staten Island facility.
  • You can check the TLC locations listed below for a list of the Taxi and Limousine Commissions' locations, phone numbers and office hours.

• You need to complete the application within four months from the time you submit it.

• You must submit the fees with the application form. All fees are nonrefundable.

• You need to file the license application, required documents and fees in person at a TLC licensing center from Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.