Requirements for a Sedan, SUV, Limousine, Van/Shuttle, Taxicab

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Requirements for a Sedan, SUV, Limousine, Van/Shuttle, Taxicab, Non-Medical

Vehicle for Hire Company

A completed Vehicle for Hire application from our office must be accompanied by the following documents:

1. Palm Beach County Local Business Tax Receipt from the Tax Collector’s Office (561) 355-2264 (www.pbcgov.com/tax)

available from the following locations (address MUST match the physical address of your business):

301 N. Olive Ave, 3

rd

Floor, West Palm Beach (Governmental Center) 501 S. Congress Ave, Delray Beach

3188 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens 200 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach

3551 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach (south of 10

th

Ave N)

2. Articles of Incorporation AND/OR Fictitious Name Registration (whichever is applicable – from the State of Florida), (850)

488-9000 or www.sunbiz.org

3. Certificate of Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance: Minimum requirements

$125,000 for injuries per person in any one occurrence or accident

$250,000 for injuries per occurrence or accident OR $300,000 Combined Single Limit (CSL)

$50,000 for property damage in any one occurrence or accident

The Certificate of insurance must have the following listed: vehicles and drivers insured and as a certificate holder:

PBC Consumer Affairs Division

50 S. Military Trail, Ste 201

West Palm Beach, FL 33415

The Certificate of Insurance must come directly from the Insurance Agent/Company by fax, email or US Mail.

4. Copies of Vehicle Registrations for each vehicle to be permitted with our office.

Mechanical/Safety Inspection Pursuant to Sec. 19-223. – All vehicles shall be inspected annually.

5. Attach the original Mechanical/Safety Inspection Form for each vehicle. Each vehicle must be inspected by an ASE Certified

Mechanic. The inspection forms are available online at: www.pbcgov.com/consumer or from the Consumer Affairs’ Office.

VEHICLES OLDER THAN 2 MODEL YEARS DURING THE CURRENT LICENSE & CALENDAR YEAR ARE REQUIRED AN

ASE INSPECTION.

6. Taxicab/Non-Medical Transport Companies – Each taxicab or non-medical, wheelchair and stretcher transportation service

business, must submit to the Division with their initial application, three (3) color photographs, not less than 8” x 10” size on

photographic paper, showing the entire vehicle side, front and rear views, which depicts the chosen color and signage scheme.

The signage (lettering) is to be either vinyl or painted, at least 4 inches in height on each side of the vehicle and must show the

company name, telephone number, VFH permit number and unit number.

7. Airport Ground Transportation Decal – Any vehicle for hire-company desiring to engage in pre-arranged ground

transportation services at Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA) will be required to have an airport ground transportation decal

affixed to every vehicle. If you are requiring an Airport Decal, please submit documentation showing which vehicle(s) you are

registering for an airport decal. Airport Decal Fee is $50.00 per vehicle.

All fees are non-refundable

Fees: No cash is accepted – Only- Check/Money Order/Visa/MasterCard/Discover

$10,000.00 Fee for a NEW Vehicle for Hire Business

$100.00 – Business Fee; $ 50.00 – Airport decal fee per vehicle; $50.00 – Decal fee per vehicle

$25.00 – 30 Day Temporary Permit fee for rental vehicles only

REQUIREMENTS FOR A NEW VFH BUSINESS

“(1) All new Taxicab companies submitting an application for a business permit pursuant to section 19-218 shall have a minimum of seven (7) vehicles in its fleet, and

shall include at least one handicap accessible vehicle. (2) All new Sedan/SUV companies submitting an application for a business permit pursuant to section 19-218

shall have a minimum of seven (7) vehicles in its fleet. (3) All new Van/Shuttle companies submitting an application for a business permit pursuant to section 19-218

shall have a minimum of seven (7) vehicles in its fleet, and shall include at least one handicap accessible vehicle. The rates for handicap accessible vehicles shall not

differ from the rates charged to non-disabled passengers. (4) All new Limousine companies submitting an application for a business permit pursuant to section 19-

218 shall have a minimum of two (2) vehicles in its fleet. (5) All new Non-medical wheelchair and stretcher transportation service companies submitting an application

for a business permit pursuant to section 19-218 shall have a minimum of two (2) vehicles in its fleet. (6) All taxicab or van/shuttle companies with twenty (20) or more

vehicles licensed by the Division shall have at least one handicap accessible vehicle available beginning on December 1, 2014. The rates for handicap accessible

vehicles shall not differ from the rates charged to non-disabled passengers.”

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REV. 01-2020

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

DIVISION OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS

50 South Military Trail, Suite 201

West Palm Beach, FL 33415

(561)712-6600 (Main Office)

www.pbcgov.com/consumer

APPLICATION FOR VEHICLE FOR HIRE

BUSINESS PERMIT AND VEHICLE PERMIT

INITIAL FEE: $10,000.00

BUSINESS PERMIT APPLICATION FEE: $100.00

VEHICLE DECAL FEE: $50.00 PER VEHICLE

AIRPORT DECAL FEE: $50.00 PER VEHICLE

30 DAY TEMPORARY DECAL FEE: $25.00 PER VEHICLE-RENTAL VEHICLE ONLY

Please pay by check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover payable to the

Board of County Commissioners. (CASH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.)

ALL FEES ARE NON- REFUNDABLE

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN INK

Business Name: _____________________________________________________

dba: _____________________________________________________________

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES

ACT, THIS APPLICATION MAY BE REQUESTED IN AN ALTERNATIVE FORMAT.

PLEASE CONTACT THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS AT THE ABOVE-

REFERENCED TELEPHONE NUMBERS.

PLEASE NOTE: THE FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE REQUESTED INFORMATION AND

DOCUMENTATION WILL RESULT IN THE DISAPPROVAL OF YOUR PERMIT

APPLICATION UNTIL SUCH TIME THAT THE REQUESTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN

PROVIDED TO THIS OFFICE.

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BUSINESS INFORMATION

(1) BUSINESS INFORMATION: Please check box below noting present legal status of business.

Sole Proprietorship Partnership Corporation

(Individual or Fictitious Name

Ownership)

[NOTE: YOU MUST PROVIDE A STREET ADDRESS. POST OFFICE BOXES OR MAIL DROPS

WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.]

NAME OF BUSINESS: ___________________________________________________________

D/B/A: ________________________________________________________________________

If operating under a trade name, please attach a copy of your Fictitious Name Registration with

the Florida Department of State.

PHYSICAL ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

MAILING ADDRESS:_____________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

BUSINESS TELEPHONE (land line): FAX NUMBER: ________________

CELL PHONE NUMBER: ___________________________________________________________

E-Mail Address:___________________________________________________________________

Web Site Address: ________________________________________________________________

(1) (A) ALL OTHER VEHICLE FOR HIRE BUSINESS NAMES:

Do you the individual, the partnership or corporation currently operate or have you previously

operated under any business names other than the name you are presently using?

YES NO

If YES, please list such names below:

________________________________________________________________________________

(Physical address

must match the

Business Tax

Receipt)

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(1) (B) BUSINESS INFORMATION (continued):

If Sole Proprietorship (Individual or Fictitious Name Ownership), please provide the following:

Name: __________________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Work Telephone: Fax: ______________________________

Cell Phone: ______________________ E-Mail Address: ________________________________

State: ______ / / / / _____

(Driver's license number) (Exp. date) (Date of birth)

IF PARTNERSHIP: Please list all general and limited partners.

Name: _______________________________________________________________

(Last, First, MI)

Address: _____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

Work Telephone: Fax: _______________________

Cell Phone: ______________________ E-Mail Address: _____________________

State: ______ / / / /____

(Driver's license number) (Exp. date) (Date of birth)

Name: _____________________________________________________________________

(Last, First, MI)

Address: _____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

Work Telephone: Fax: _______________________

Cell Phone: ______________________ E-Mail Address: ______________________

State: _____ / / / /____

(Driver's license number) (Exp. date) (Date of birth)

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(1) (B) BUSINESS INFORMATION (continued):

IF CORPORATION: Please list all corporate officers and directors

President: _________________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

Work Telephone: Cell Phone: ______________ Fax: ______________

State: ______ / / / / _____

(Driver's license number) (Exp. date) (Date of birth)

E-Mail Address: ________________________ Federal Tax ID: ______________________

Vice President: ______________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Work Telephone: Cell Phone: ______________ Fax: ______________

State: ______ / / / / _____

(Driver's license number) (Exp. date) (Date of birth)

E-Mail Address: __________________________________

Secretary/Treasurer: _________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

Work Telephone: Cell Phone: ______________ Fax: ______________

State: ______ / / / / _____

(Driver's license number) (Exp. date) (Date of birth)

E-Mail Address: _________________________________

Director: ___________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

Work Telephone: Cell Phone: ______________ Fax: ______________

State: ______ / / / / _____

(Driver's license number) (Exp. date) (Date of birth)

E-Mail Address: _________________________________

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(1) (C) BUSINESS DISPUTE CONTACT:

Name: ___________________________________________________________________

Telephone: _______________________________________

E-Mail Address: ___________________________________

(1) (D) TYPE OF BUSINESS:

Please check all that apply to your business.

Non-Medical Transport Limousine

Van/Shuttle ____________ Taxicab

____________ Sedan ____________ SUV

(2) PARTNERSHIP OR CORPORATION DOCUMENTATION:

PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF THE FIRM'S PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT; OR, IF

A CORPORATION, A COPY OF YOUR FIRM'S CORPORATION REGISTRATION

WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE.

State of Florida Corporation Document Number ____________________________

(3) FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION

Please attach a copy of the fictitious name affidavit if you are currently doing business under a

name other than your true name.

State of Florida Fictitious Name Registration Number:

(4) PALM BEACH COUNTY LOCAL BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT (formerly Occupational License):

PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT PALM BEACH COUNTY LOCAL

BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT. FAILURE TO HAVE A CURRENT PALM BEACH COUNTY

LOCAL BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT WILL RESULT IN THE DISAPPROVAL OF YOUR

LICENSE APPLICATION UNTIL SUCH TIME THAT A PALM BEACH COUNTY LOCAL

BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT IS OBTAINED. THE ADDRESS ON YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS

TAX RECEIPT MUST MATCH THE PHYSICAL ADDRESS YOU ARE REGISTERING WITH

OUR OFIFCE.

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(5) INSURANCE COVERAGE:

Please have your insurance agent/company fax, e-mail or send by U.S. Mail the required

insurance certificate for your business PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION.

Insurance certificates MUST:

o Provide an endorsement for 30 or 10 days written notice to Palm Beach County

Consumer Affairs of any material change, expiration or cancellation of the policy. See

Palm Beach County Code, Chapter 19, Article IX, Section 19-226.

o List each and every driver and vehicle (Year, Make and Vehicle Identification Number -

VIN) registered with Consumer Affairs.

o At least $250,000 in commercial automobile liability insurance for injuries per

occurrence or accident.

o At least $125,000 for injuries per person in any one occurrence or accident.

o At least $50,000 for property damage in any one occurrence or accident.

o OR; $300,000 Combined Single Limit

All insurance policies shall be issued by insurance companies licensed and admitted

to write commercial automobile liability insurance in the State of Florida, Palm Beach County

Code, Chapter 19, Article IX, Section 19-226.

Must show Palm Beach County Consumer Affairs, 50 S. Military Trail, Suite 201, West

Palm Beach, FL 33415 as a “Certificate Holder” on your insurance certificate (for

notification purposes).

(6) (1) SUSPENSION/REVOCATION:

Have you ever had a vehicle for hire permit/license suspended or revoked by a government

agency? (Please include suspension for expiration of insurance coverage.)

YES NO

If yes, please provide the following information:

Agency/Location: _____________________________________________________________

Date(s): ____________________________________________________________________

Action (license action, judgment, etc.): ____________________________________________

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(6) (2) CIVIL ACTION OR PENALTY:

Have you/your business, or any of your directors, officers, owners or general partners have or

had any unsatisfied civil penalties, judgments or administrative orders in any action brought by

Palm Beach County Consumer Affairs, or any government agency, under the requirements of

this or a similar Ordinance? (Section 19-218)

YES NO

(7) DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE(S) – TAXICAB OR NON-MEDICAL TRANSPORT ONLY

Please provide a description of the current colors and markings of your vehicle(s):

Color Scheme: ______________________________________________________________

Must provide three 8” x 10” color photographs showing the chosen color scheme and

signage of the front, side and rear views of the fleet. (Section 19-220)

(8) MECHANICAL/SAFETY INSPECTION:

Pursuant to Sec. 19-223. – All vehicles shall be inspected annually.

Attach the original Mechanical/Safety Inspection Form for each vehicle. Each vehicle must be

inspected by an ASE Certified Mechanic. The inspection forms are available online at:

www.pbcgov.com/consumer or from the Consumer Affairs’ Office.

Note: There is no age limit on model year.

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(9) REGISTRATION OF VEHICLE(S) – If you are requesting an AIRPORT DECAL please check

the appropriate box.

Number of PBC Vehicle Decals being requested at $50.00 each: ________________

Number of Airport Decals being requested at $50.00 each: ______________________

Please list all vehicle(s) to be registered in the blank boxes below:

**Legend: L=Limousine, V=Van or Shuttle, N=Non-Medical, T=Taxicab, S=Sedan, SV=SUV**

YEAR

MAKE

MODEL

---------------------

COLOR

FLORIDA

TAG

NUMBER

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TAG EXP.

DATE

VEHICLE

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

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YOUR CAR NUMBER

PLEASE

CHECK IF

REQUESTING

AN AIRPORT

DECAL FOR

THIS VEHICLE

TYPE OF

VEHICLE

**See

Legend

above

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(9) REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES (continued):

YEAR

MAKE

MODEL

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COLOR

FLORIDA

TAG

NUMBER

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TAG EXP.

DATE

VEHICLE

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

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YOUR CAR NUMBER

PLEASE

CHECK IF

REQUESTING

AN AIRPORT

DECAL FOR

THIS VEHICLE

TYPE OF

VEHICLE

**See

Legend

above

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VEHICLE FOR HIRE DRIVER INFORMATION

(10) DRIVER INFORMATION:

Please list the following information on each vehicle for hire driver working on a contract, lease, part-

time, or full-time basis with your firm. Each Driver listed with your business must have a Palm Beach

County Driver’s ID Badge.

(a) Total number of drivers: _____________________

[NOTE: YOU MUST PROVIDE A STREET ADDRESS. POST OFFICE BOXES OR MAIL DROPS

WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.]

DRIVER’S NAME/

HOME TELEPHONE

NUMBER

HOME ADDRESS/

CITY, STATE ZIP

DRIVER’S LICENSE NO.

/EXPIRATION DATE

BIRTH

DATE

mm/dd/yyyy

DRIVER’S

PERMIT

NUMBER

(DP#)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

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(b) DRIVER LISTING (continued)

DRIVER’S NAME/

HOME TELEPHONE

NUMBER

HOME ADDRESS/

CITY, STATE ZIP

DRIVER’S LICENSE NO.

/EXPIRATION DATE

BIRTH

DATE

mm/dd/yyyy

DRIVER’S

PERMIT

NUMBER

(DP#)

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

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Notarized Agreement for Vehicle for Hire Business Application

As the owner, partner, chief corporate officer, and/or registered agent of this vehicle for hire company:

#VH-____________,name of business: _____________________________________________________________,

& type of service operated: _______________________________________________________________________,

(If you are a partnership or corporation, a copy of the partnership agreement or articles of incorporation must be

attached.)

I agree to abide by the conditions and requirements of the Palm Beach County code – Chapter 19 – Article IX – Vehicle or

Hire.

1. I agree to report to Palm Beach County Consumer Affairs any change in address or location, change in ownership or

partnership status of the corporation or partnership, change of executive officers within twenty (20) calendar days of

the change.

2. This is to attest that all drivers have been approved by a commercial automobile liability insurer.

3. This is to attest that all vehicles registered with the Division have the required commercial automobile liability

insurance.

4. I understand my company is required to notify the Division, in writing, immediately but no later than 10 business days

from the date that a driver is no longer insured by the commercial automobile liability insurer.

5. I understand that decals issued to vehicles no longer operating for my business shall be removed and surrendered

to the Division within 10 business days following the removal o a vehicle from service or termination of a driver’s

employment/contract.

The undersigned affirms that he or she is the authorized agent/owner/partner of the applicant and has full authority to execute this legal

document on behalf of the entity.

I have fully read and completed the application for a vehicle for hire business permit through the Palm Beach County Consumer Affairs

Division. I acknowledge that omissions or false statements will be grounds for revocation, suspension or non-issuance of the vehicle

for hire permit and decals. This renewal application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Print Name: ______________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________

State of Florida, County of ________________________

Sworn and subscribed before me by means of __________ physical presence or __________ online notarization

This __________day of _________________________________________, _____________.

Type of ID presented: _____________________________ Florida Driver’s License,

Personally known _______________, Other ___________________________

____________________________________________________

Signature of Notary Public, State of Florida

____________________________________________________

Printed name of Notary Public

NOTARY STAMP

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Please complete and return with your application.

The Consumer Affairs Division is in the process of expanding the information we maintain concerning

your business. This additional information will be provided to consumers who request your “Business

Information Report” and some of the information will be posted on our Internet Web site where we

list all vehicle for hire companies licensed/permitted to operate in Palm Beach County.

For those companies with an Internet site – we are planning to have a direct link from the Consumer

Affairs’ site (listing licensed vehicle for hire companies) to your site. You will be interested in

knowing that the Consumer Affairs Web site has from 30,000 to 40,000 “hits” each month.

Please complete the following information and return this with your application:

1. Name of person in your company responsible for handling consumer

disputes: ______________________________________

Phone number of person handling disputes: (_____) ___________________

2. Year your business was established and has been operating continuously in

Palm Beach County since: ________________

3. Does your vehicle for hire company have a business/official affiliation with another company

(i.e., limousine company, etc.)?

If YES, name of company: ________________________________________

Mailing address: ________________________________________________

City: __________________________ State: _____ Zip: _________________

E-Mail address of affiliated company: _______________________________

Web site address of affiliated company: _____________________________

Addendum 1

Palm Beach County Vehicle for Hire Permits

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If you wish to pay by credit card, complete the “Authorization for payment by Credit

Card” in its entirety.

AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD

TYPE OF CREDIT CARD: (Please X type of credit card payment)

□

VISA

□

MASTERCARD

□

DISCOVER

Issuer of Credit Card (Example: Capital One, Wachovia, Bank of America, etc.):

____________________________________________________

Name on Credit Card: _______________________________________

Must match name on credit card

CREDIT CARD #:__ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __

EXPIRATION DATE: __ __ / __ __ Zip Code:_______

Mo. Yr.

Amount: ($) __ __ __ __. __ __

Driver’s Permit/I.D. Vehicle for Hire Permit /Decals

Airport Decals

Signature of Card Holder: ______________________________________

Palm Beach County

Consumer Affairs Division

50 South Military Trail, Suite 201

West Palm Beach. FL 33415

Phone: (561) 712-6600 Fax: (561) 712-6610