A permit is required to own and/or operate a motorized vehicle furnished with a driver and carrying passengers. Includes taxicab, limousine, pedicab and horse-drawn vehicles. A number of requirements must be met before the application and application fee can be processed by the City Clerk.
Due to COVID-19 the Mayor of Iowa City has issued the following order regarding temporary provisions in the City Code pertaining to Taxicab Business Licensing and Taxi Driver Authorization process. Please see the link below for the Mayoral Order.
COVID-19 Mayor's Order RE: DEADLINE for Business License and Taxi Driver Authorization
Application and fee information
Business unique color scheme application (new)
Previously approved business color scheme application
Driver Application (includes motorized pedicabs)
Business Authorization Statement
Rate Card Authorization Statement
Administrative Rules (Taxi only)
AR-1 (Metered only) Taxicab Unique Color Scheme (by Police Department) 8/3/15
AR-2 Metered and Network Drivers and Photo Identification Card (by City Clerk) 8/24/16
AR-3 Metered and Network Business License (by City Clerk) 6/9/16
AR-4 Metered and Network Drivers Review (by Police Chief) January 2017
AR-5 Metered and Network Insurance (by Risk Manager) 2/10/15
AR-6 Metered and Network Taxicab Vehicle Inspection (By Equipment Division) 5/10/18.
*Department of Criminal Investigation background check may be applied for in the City Clerk's Office.
Contact: City Clerk's Office 319-356-5040