For-Hire Vehicle Bases

• A Black Car Base, also known as a "central dispatch facility," is a TLC Licensed For-Hire Base that dispatches all trips on a pre-arranged basis; more than ninety percent (90%) of the Base's business is on a payment basis other than direct cash payment by passengers; and all of the Base's vehicles are owned by franchisees of the Base, or are members of a cooperative that operates the Base.
• A Luxury Limousine Base is a TLC Licensed For-Hire Base that dispatches all trips on a pre-arranged basis; the luxury limousine vehicles have a seating capacity of twenty (20) or fewer passengers; more than ninety percent (90%) of the Base's business is on a payment basis other than direct cash payment by passengers; and passengers are charged "garage to garage" service on the basis of a flat rate, time, or mileage.
• Application for a New Black Car/Luxury Limousine Base License ;
  • Information and check-list for a New Black Car / Luxury Limousine Base License
• Please first read: Instructions for filing an application for a new, renewal or change of status Black Car/Luxury Limousine Base License
• Email the completed application and all required documents, in PDF format, to businessmr@tlc.nyc.gov.
• TLC will review your submissions electronically; once TLC confirms your application is complete, you will be contacted to make an appointment to submit licensing fees in person.
• All Base owners/stockholders (Black Car and Luxury Limousine) must be fingerprinted after filing a TLC application. To schedule an appointment visit IdentoGo. For a printable instruction sheet, see IdentoGo Fingerprint Request .

Note: Use the ORI number "156GQS" and your TLC license number to log in on the website to request a fingerprint appointment.

• A Livery Base Station is a TLC Licensed For-Hire Base that dispatches Livery Vehicles from the Base on a pre-arranged basis; where Livery Vehicles are designed to carry five (5) or fewer passengers; and passengers are charged for service on the basis of a flat rate, mileage, or zones.
• Application/Checklist for a New Livery Base License;
• Email the completed application and all required documents, in PDF format, to businessmr@tlc.nyc.gov.
• TLC will review your submissions electronically; once TLC confirms your application is complete, you will be contacted to make an appointment to submit licensing fees in person.
• All Base owners/stockholders (Livery Base Stations and Street Hail Livery Bases) must be fingerprinted after filing a TLC application. To schedule a fingerprint appointment, visit IdentoGo. For a printable instruction sheet see IdentoGo Fingerprint Request .

Note: Use the ORI number "156GQS" and your TLC license number to log in on the website to request an appointment.

• Livery Base Off Street Parking Affirmation
• Business Lease Affirmation
• Dispatch App Disclosure
• Name Reservation Request
• Information Security and Use of Personal Information Policy affirmation
• Comprehensive Operating Plan Instructions
• Environment Assessment Statement

To change the name, physical location, or ownership of a TLC Licensed Base, the below application must be submitted to TLC. Please read the instructions that correspond to the appropriate type of base license before submitting this application.

Complete the application to change base ownership, location or name

• Email the completed application and all required documents, in PDF format, to businessmr@tlc.nyc.gov.
• TLC will review your submissions electronically; once TLC confirms your application is complete, you will be contacted to make an appointment to submit licensing fees in person.

Black Car and Luxury Limousine Bases

• Instructions to the corporate name or D/B/A name of a Base Station
• Checklist to change ownership, location, or name of a Black Car or Luxury Limousine Base

Livery Bases

• Checklist to change ownership of a Livery Base
• Checklist to Relocate a Livery Base
• Checklist for a Livery Base name change
• Instructions for a change of corporate name or D/B/A of a Base Station

Base License renewal applications and documents must be submitted by the expiration date of the license. If all requirements are not met by the expiration date, the license will not be renewed. Renewal payment and requirements can be submitted early to avoid delays in processing.

FHV Base licenses, Paratransit Base licenses, and SHL Endorsements must be renewed every three (3) years. Commuter Van Authority licenses must bs renewed every two (2) years.

Make all renewal application payments using LARS

1. Pay any outstanding parking, traffic, or TLC tickets;
2. Gather all documents listed in the Base License Renewal Checklist;
3. Scan, attach, and email documents to: businessmr@tlc.nyc.gov. Please, clearly and accurately label or name all attachments.

A Street Hail Livery Base is a TLC Licensed For-Hire Base that is permitted to dispatch Street Hail Livery (SHL) vehicles. An SHL Base that also holds a TLC Livery Base License may also affiliate and dispatch non-SHL, TLC Licensed, For-Hire vehicles.

Email the completed application and all required documents, in PDF format, to businessmr@tlc.nyc.gov.

TLC will review your submissions electronically; once TLC confirms your application is complete, you will be contacted to make an appointment to submit licensing fees in person.

• New / Renewal SHL Application
• Checklist for SHL Base Endorsement Application

To terminate affiliation:

• The Base must notify the vehicle owner, and/or SHL permit holder of termination in writing.
• If the Base cannot obtain the vehicle owner/SHL permit holder's consent, the Base must provide written notice. A letter must be sent to the vehicle owner/SHL permit holder, by certified mail, to the address on file with the TLC. When requesting to terminate affiliation, the Base must provide proof that the notice letter was sent. Please see Sample Letter of Termination of Vehicle Affiliation for reference.
• Complete the Termination of Affiliation Form .
  • Email the completed form to terminate@tlc.nyc.gov.