HENRICO COUNTY POLICE DIVISION
Taxicab Driver’s Permit Application
HCPD-117B (06/14)
Application Guidelines:
When completing this application form for a Taxicab Driver’s Permit, you MUST:
1.
Fill out the application completely, legibly, and truthfully;
2.
Have your signature notarized (you may have this done at the Public Safety Building);
3.
Submit the following with your application:
a.
A recent DMV transcript of your driving record;
b.
A letter from the company for which you will be working verifying your employment;
c.
A completed fingerprint card, which can be done at the Public Safety Building; and
d.
Two recent photos (passport size). Your attire/appearance in your picture should follow the below
guidelines of Henrico County Code Sec. 21-161:
Taxicab drivers shall be fully and neatly dressed and exhibit good personal hygiene without offensive
body odor. All clothing shall be clean, free of holes, rips or tears, and present a professional
appearance; clothing shall not exhibit any symbols, phrases or renderings that are obscene and shall
comply with the following standards: (1) Male drivers are required to wear long pants or professional
length uniform shorts, buttoned shirts with fold-down collars and sleeves, and shoes. Pullover "polo"
shirts, with fold-down collars, buttons and short sleeves, are permitted. Shoes shall be clean, closed-in
and worn with socks. Hair, beards and moustaches must be neat, trimmed and present a groomed
appearance. (2) Female drivers are required to wear long pants, professional length shorts, skirts or
dresses, shirts or blouses, and shoes. Pullover "polo" shirts, with fold-down collars, buttons and short
sleeves, are permitted. Shoes shall be clean, closed-in and worn with socks or stockings. Hair must be
neat, trimmed and present a groomed appearance.
After submitting the completed application, you will be contacted by telephone once the investigation is
complete. Please remember that this is a time-consuming process. It is strongly recommended that you turn
in your application six weeks before your old permit expires.
Permits will be issued after you have been called by this office and given an appointment. Please bring your
Division of Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and twenty dollars ($20.00). If you wish to write a check, it must
be made payable to the County of Henrico.
Fingerprints are taken at the Public Safety Building Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. There is a
ten-dollar ($10.00) fee per fingerprint card. Two forms of identification are required, one of which must be a
photo ID. The only acceptable forms of identification are:
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social security card
A valid driver’s license card
Original birth certificate
A valid military identification
A vehicle registration
A valid voter registration card
A valid non-driver’s identification card
If you have any questions, you may contact the Permits Office at 501-7494.