Overview

This license is for any motor-driven vehicle for the transportation for hire of passengers, which is equipped with a taximeter and a distinctive color scheme.  If you have questions, contact DSI at 651-266-8989, or email the DSI Message Center.

Code Requirements

See Chapter 376 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code for information about taxicabs.

Application Requirements

Apply online at PAULIE*

  • Information needed for your online application:
    • Proof of current Secretary of State registration and Assumed Name Filing
    • Certificate of Mechanical Compliance from City of Saint Paul Equipment Services (651-645-0648)
    • General Liability Insurance Certificate
      • Must include vehicle owner's/affiliate's name, taxicab service company's name/OBA, vehicle information (make, model, VIN, year and four-digit taxi number), appropriate coverage (Automobile Liability $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury or accidental death and $100,000 property damage), the City named a certificate holder (City of St. Paul DSI, 375 Jackson St, S. Paul, MN 55101, Fax 651-266-9124), and a clause stating "the insurance company will notify the certificate holder immediately in writing that a vehicle is being deleted from the policy;"
    • Vehicle Lease, Vehicle Title, Bill of Sale or Leasehold
    • Taxicab Trade Dress
    • Taxicab Service Company Affiliate letter
  • Fillable PDFs for your online application:

*If you would like to complete your application on paper, please request a paper application by calling 651-266-8989, emailing dsi-informationandcomplaints@ci.stpaul.mn.us or stopping into our office at 375 Jackson Street.

Inspections

This license requires inspection approval from Licensing [Phone: 651-266-8989].

Fees

See Fee Table for current License fees.

Expiration & Renewal

A Taxicab Vehicle License will expire one year from date of issuance and may be renewed annually.