Before you begin

Use this information only as a general guide.

Look at our information about: 

• How to open a new business
• Sewer Availability Charge (SAC)

Applications

See taxi driver license applications

Fee

Find your license fee

Submit your application

Submit your application to Business Licenses

Requirements

To get a taxi driver license, you must:

• Have a valid driver’s license from Minnesota or Wisconsin
• Be at least 18 years old
• Have at least one year of driving experience
• Have a clean driving record
• Be able to read, write, and speak English
• Know the streets and taxi laws in Minneapolis
• Not have a drug or alcohol addiction
• Send in a five-year background check

See background reports

Other things to know

• If you lose your license, you can ask for a replacement.
• If you switch taxi companies, you must update your license.
• If your application is missing anything, the City will return it.
• You can report a problem with a taxi ride or an unlicensed driver.