Medallion Agent

A TLC licensed agent helps run a taxicab. They can work for one or more owners. They can be employees or work through contracts.

• Check requirements:
  Make sure you meet all the rules listed below before you go to a Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) office.

• Proof of active status:
  You need to show proof that your business is active with the New York Department of State. This proves your business is registered with the DOT and not dissolved. Check your status on the NYS Department of State website. Print a copy of the screen to bring with you.

• Notarized affidavit:
  Submit a completed and notarized affidavit signed by an officer of your company. This could be the president, vice president, secretary or treasurer.

• Proof of business status:

  • Corporation: Provide a Certificate of Incorporation and a filing receipt.
  • Partnership: Provide a Partnership Certificate.
  • Sole proprietor: Business Certificate
    Get these documents from the NYS Division of Corporations.

• Original surety bond:
  Submit an original surety bond of $5,000 for the benefit of the City of New York. Bring the original bond with your application. Copies are not accepted. The bond must cover one year. The bond covers any outstanding money owed to the TLC by the base owner. Contact a bonding company to get this bond.

• Certificate of Occupancy (C of O):
  Submit a C of O stamped by the Dept. of Buildings (DOB) within the last two years. If you don't have a C of O, submit a "Letter of Permissible Use" from the DOB and a lease or landlord statement with start and end dates.

• Proof of parking space:
  Submit a lease or contract for parking space. Include the number of spaces, start and end dates, and the owner's signature. If you own the parking space, provide a notarized letter proving ownership, including the number of spaces the lot holds or a plan to use.

• Off-street parking proof:
  Answer section VI of the Agent License Application. Show proof of enough off-street space at or near the business location for up to 25 vehicles or the following: 50 percent of the taxicabs leased on a daily basis and 5 percent of the taxicabs leased for longer than a day.

• Permit fees:

  • License fee: $500 (expires December 31 each year); if issued after July 1: $250

  • Fingerprinting fee: $75 per person
    Licenses are nontransferable, and fees are nonrefundable.

• Accepted payment methods:

  • Money order (payable to NYC TLC)
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Discover

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

• Other license types: The Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) gives out other types of licenses. Each type has its own rules. For more information, visit the NYC Business Express Index. You can also go to a TLC Licensing Center in person.

• Meet all requirements:
  Make sure you meet all the rules and steps listed below. You can then visit one of the TLC facilities.

• Complete the application:
  Answer all questions in sections I, II, VII and VIII. Refer to the application links for more details.

• Present identification:
  Provide two forms of ID for each person listed on the application. One must be a valid government-issued ID and the other a Social Security card.

• Provide original Social Security card:
  Present a valid and original Social Security card with your application. Copies are not accepted.

• Submit fees:
  Pay all required fees when you submit the application form.