In 6 easy steps, you can get a vehicle license, plate and base transfer in New York.
The universal license gives drivers the authority to transport passengers using a licensed vehicle.You can see a licensed vehicle with special plates.The plates let passengers know that the vehicle they are about to travel in is legal and has passed a mechanical inspection.
How do you get your plates?If you have paid off any outstanding tickets, you can follow the steps below.
Purchase or lease an approved vehicle is the first step.New licenses have stopped being issued to regular for-hire vehicles.There are exceptions to this.
The current cap on new vehicle licenses is not due to expire.Click here to read more about the vehicles exempt from the cap.
The rule says you should think about the vehicle you buy.Are you going for a BEV or a wheelchair friendly vehicle?We have a list of the best electric cars for you to choose from.In a safe place, keep your bill of sale or lease agreement.You will need it for insurance purposes.
The black car, livery, and limousine classes are split by the TLC.You can find out more about the insurance here.The black car's base category includes app companies like Gett.Make sure you purchase a vehicle that they will accept on their platform if you want to drive for one of these companies.You can see the vehicles that are accepted by the company here.
You will need to have an approved dispatch base for your vehicle.A dispatch base is the company you effectively drive for and who connects you to passengers.This can be either a traditional for-hire business or one of the newer app companies.These large organizations usually have their own black car bases.
You can get a base letter by contacting the base of your choice.The base letter is a document that tells you which base you will drive for.
You have seven days to submit your vehicle license application online after a dispatch base submits a base letter.You will need to act quickly to get insurance cover if you don't have proof of insurance at the time of registration.
If your vehicle seats 8 or fewer people, you will need to purchase commercial liability insurance with minimum limits of $100,000 per person, $300,000 per accident in bodily injury liability, $200,000 in no-fault coverage and $10,000 in property damage liability.
In seconds, you will get quotes that conform to the minimum levels of insurance required by the TLC, if you download the INSHUR app.
It is advisable to purchase higher coverage if you are aware of the limits.If it makes sense for you to purchase it, find out if collision coverage is required.Can you afford to have your vehicle repaired if it is involved in a collision?
After your policy is issued, you will receive an FH1 (for-hire vehicle certificate), a certificate of insurance, and a declaration page showing your levels of coverage.These documents will be stored in your INSHUR app and sent to you.Pick an appropriate date to start your policy in the INSHUR app because it may take a few days to process your application at the TLC.
You will need several documents to get your license.The complete list can be found here.The documents you receive from INSHUR will satisfy your insurance requirements.
You are ready to submit the application once you have prepared your documents.You can't submit documents in person anymore.All the required documents can be filed online at nyc.gov/lars.
Select 'apply for a new license' and then follow the instructions to upload the required documents.You will receive a plate letter once your application is processed.You can register your car at the DMV with the help of this letter.The plate letter is only valid for 20 days.
You can register your vehicle within 20 days of receiving your plate letter.You need the plate letter and INSHUR insurance documents to register with the Department of Motor Vehicles.The plate notification form needs to be filed on the TLC UP website.Attach the plates to your vehicle and make sure you have a copy of your registration with you.
You will need to schedule a mechanical inspection if you purchase a used vehicle with more than 500 miles on the odometer.You will be notified by email and post of your inspection appointment date.The inspection requirements can be read here.
BQE TLC 24-55 is in Woodside, NY 11377.If you have a BEV, place Green NYC stickers on the rear of the car and make sure your vehicle has a Vision Zero sticker on it.Ask your base for the decals.
To keep your plate active, you must maintain insurance on your vehicle.Click here to download the INSHUR app and get your insurance quote in minutes.Search INSHUR in your phone's app store if you're on a desktop.
And that is all!You are ready to start making money now that you have a licensed vehicle.