Taxi and Towing
TOWING (TOW CAR):
The following must be submitted with your application:
- A signed and notarized Tow Car application.
- Copy of your current liability insurance certificate.
- Copies of valid vehicle registrations and proof of insurance for each truck.
- Copy of current Surety Bond ($2000.00).
- A check or money order made payable to City of Long Beach for the appropriate fee:
- $200 for a new applicant (includes your first truck)
- $150 for a renewal applicant (includes your first truck)
- $100 for each additional truck
- $100 Late Fee for any renewal applications received after March 1st.
Please Note:
- License is valid from March 1st to the last day of February (28th/29th).
- Please return the application, fee, insurance certificates and $2000.00 Surety Bond to:
City of Long Beach
City Clerk
1W. Chester Street
Long Beach,NY11561
TAXI DRIVER (HACK LICENSE):
- License is valid from March 1st to the last day of February (28th/29th).
- Complete the license application. ALL sections must be completed (i.e. Driving Background and Criminal Record). Incomplete applications will not be accepted
- Have your doctor complete the medical section. The doctor must answer all questions and sign and stamp the application.
- The application must be signed and the signature notarized.
- You must have a valid class A, C or E New York State Driver’s License.
- The fee for a taxi license is $50.00, payable by check or money order made out to City of Long Beach.
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Bring the completed application to Police Headquarters, Photo - I.D. Section, together with your valid New York State Driver's License. The photo for your license will be taken at this time. Applications are accepted Monday – Friday 10am - 2:30pm. Renewal applications not requiring a new photo can be submitted Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm.
- After processing is completed by the Police Department, you may pick up your license in the Office of the City Clerk after paying the $50.00 fee. The hack license will then be issued. Please allow at least one week to process your application
New Applicants:
If this is your first time getting a license (or your license has lapsed for more than one year), you must be fingerprinted. Fingerprinting is done by:
Morpho Trust
(877) 472-6915
http://www.l1enrollment.com/You need to provide the following information before being fingerprinted:
• ORI# - Call the LB Police Dept, ID Section for this number - (516) 431-1800
• Reason being printed (Taxi Driver’s License)
• Zip Code
• Personal Info (Name, Address, DOB)There is a processing fee – payable by money order, check, or credit card (No Cash) – Please contact Morpho Trust for their current rate.
Please allow at least one week to process your application.
You will be contacted when your license is ready for pickup.