The Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) has Drop-off / pick-up service available for all Medallion Agents with a Power of Attorney (POA).
This service allows Medallion Agents to drop-off up to 10 applications per form, per day. You will not need an appointment or a ticket for this service. Once applications are processed, agents will receive an email to pick up plates, registrations , and / or rate card within 1-2 business days. The Medallion Drop-off / Pick-up form and DMV Credit Card Authorization form can be found below.
Hours of Operation:
Medallion Drop-off / Pick-up Form
DMV Credit Card Authorization Form
Medallion Renewals
Certifying a Medallion to a Vehicle
Vehicle Certification is the process that initially attaches a vehicle to a Medallion for the first time. Vehicle Transfer is the process to change the vehicle attached to the Medallion. During these processes, the vehicle is updated in TLC’s system and is registered with NYS DMV at the TLC. New plates are also issued if needed.
Click here to schedule an appointment at the TLC DMV office. When scheduling an appointment choose the Yellow Cab / Medallion Transaction option, then pick your preferred appointment date on the calendar. Once your appointment is scheduled, you will receive an appointment confirmation via email; you must bring the confirmation email to your appointment.
Update to scheduling your LIC appointment
Effective immediately, 11/28/2022, all individual licensees visiting our scheduling system will be required to create an account with a password. Once your account is created you will be allowed to login and schedule your appointment.
Appointments are required for the following transactions at our LIC office:
Steps to Create your Account:
Step 1. Click on “Create an Account”
Step 2. Enter all required fields(*)
**PLEASE KEEP YOUR PASSWORD IN A SAFE PLACE & DO NOT SHARE YOUR PASSWORD WITH ANYONE
NOTE: You can only make one appointment at a time. This means if you have an upcoming appointment for a vehicle transfer, you will not be able to make another appointment until you’ve finished or cancel that appointment.
Attend the TLC DMV appointment at TLC’s Long Island City DMV office with the above completed documents. You must bring your appointment confirmation email, either in electronic or paper format to your TLC appointment.
During your appointment with TLC’s DMV, your vehicle information will be added to the TLC and DMV systems.
Hack-up full inspection 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Hack-up re-inspection 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Used Car* full inspection 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Used Car* re-inspection 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Once the Yellow cab has been hacked up and passes inspection, the Medallion # will appear on the TLC website as active, the meter will be turned on, and the yellow cab will be authorized to operate.
Hardship Vehicle Retirement Extension
Yellow cabs must be removed 7 years after initial hack-up, but can be extended through a Hardship Vehicle Retirement Extension. Visit Hardship Vehicle Retirement Extension for more information.
Wheelchair Accessibility Requirements
The TLC created the Taxi Improvement Fund (TIF) to support medallion owners and drivers who purchase and drive accessible yellow cabs. In 2014 the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) passed rules to create the Taxicab Improvement Fund (TIF). The fund was created as part of an overall strategy by the agency to increase the number of accessible taxicabs. The agency goal is for 50% of the yellow taxi fleet to be accessible by 2020. See Approved Vehicle List in Yellow Cab Hack-Up. Visit Taxi Improvement Fund for more information on signing up for and receiving TIF assistance.
Request a Medallion Ownership Verification
Taxicab Driver Bill of Rights
All fleets, agents, and taximeter shops must post the Driver Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights consists of two posters: one poster relates to fleet drivers and the other to driver-owned-vehicle(DOV) drivers. All licensed agents, fleets, and meter shops must print, laminate or frame, and post the version(s) of the Bill of Rights most appropriate for their business (for example, agents must post both posters if they lease taxicabs on a daily or weekly basis and also lease medallions to DOVs).
The Bill of Rights must be printed and posted as follows:
Licensees not in compliance may be issued a summons and a fine up to $500. Any questions about posting the Bill of Rights should be directed to the TLC Driver Protection Unit at (718) 391-5539 or email at driverprotection@tlc.nyc.gov.
Vehicle Insurance Requirements