South Houston, TX · Harris County
Application for Permit to Operate – Taxicabs
A sworn application taxicab drivers file with the South Houston Police Department for a permit to operate a taxicab within city limits.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Anyone seeking to drive a taxicab in South Houston must file this application with the Chief of Police, providing personal background, prior addresses, and driving history. The applicant's statement must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public before the police department will issue the permit.
Who needs it
Individuals applying to drive a taxicab within the City of South Houston.
Why it needs a notary
The application text includes sworn-to and subscribed-before-me notary acknowledgment language that the applicant must complete before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Taxicab Permit Application from the City of South Houston.
- 2
Fill In Your Details
Enter your personal information and five-year address history.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Swear and sign the application before a commissioned online notary by video.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application with the South Houston Police Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from South Houston. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get my South Houston taxicab application notarized?
- Complete your personal and address history on the application, then book an online notary session to sign before a notary via video.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes, the application must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public before the Police Department will issue your taxicab permit.
- Who reviews this application?
- The South Houston Chief of Police reviews and issues taxicab operating permits.
- How much address history do I need to provide?
- The application asks for your present address and addresses for the past five years; check with the city if unsure how to list a partial-year address.