Taxicab License

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View and Print: 2021TaxiCab License Application.pdf

Any vehicle seating nine or fewer passengers and driver operated for hire is classified as a Taxicab.

Every taxicab that receives a medallion from the CMPD Taxicab Inspector is required to obtain a local taxicab license. A local business license is required for each car. Licenses are fifteen dollars ($15.00) each year which covers the calendar year.

Important license information:

• Taxicab renewals are due January 1^st of each year.
• Taxicab companies are responsible for the taxicab license if delinquent after January 31^st.
• Taxicab companies are responsible for the motor vehicle tax of thirty dollars ($30.00), which is due by February of each year.
• Taxicab licenses are not transferable.
• If you obtain a new taxicab number from your taxicab company you must obtain a new license.
• Taxicab companies must submit an inventory sheet during the month of November providing the necessary information for each taxicab that will operate as of January 1st.  

PLEASE NOTE - Closing, Transferring or Selling Business: The Business Tax Collections unit must be notified forty-eight (48) hours in advance of a change in address, or ownership, or if business operations cease.

Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact CharMeck 311 by dialing 311 from within Mecklenburg County 
or 704-336-7600 from outside of Mecklenburg County or email us at  taxbusiness@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov .