Article Q, Taxicabs
Mobility & Parking Services Department
Transportation Unit
Requirements to be permitted to drive a taxicab:
- 18 years of age or older
- Can not be convicted of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicating beverages or drugs within two years of application, or have been convicted of reckless driving within one year, or have been convicted of three or more of these offenses within three years of application, or have been convicted of any crime related to transporting persons for immoral purposes (prostitution, solicitation of prostitution, or any sex related offense), or have been convicted of, been on parole, probation or serve time on a sentence of a felony. A plea of nolo contendre to any of the offenses set out shall be deemed a conviction.
- Be a citizen of the United States or alien admitted for permanent residence or who have otherwise been granted employment authorization by the United States Immigration Naturalization Services.
- Must show that he has a current motor vehicle operator's license issued or approved by the State of Georgia, and that the license is not under suspension or revocation.
- Must provide a current 7 year Motor Vehicle Report, no more than 90 days old
- Taxi drivers are issued a permit after submitting a 7-year driver’s history
To renew a Taxi Driver's permit:
- Temp 60 day
1st step “C” endorsement process
Fingerprint w/ICN #
or
3RD party letter on letter head of the company w/ ID of the driver
Signatures of the Driver and owner
Notarized
or
Valid Driver’s License w/ a C endorsement - $12 Renewal fee;
$7 Change Company/Replacement fee
"New Taxi Company Packet”
New Company Registration (PDF)
For more information, call the Transportation Office at (912) 651-6468