Taxi companies license

Taxi companies in Minneapolis need a license.

Definition

Taxi companies provide services for their drivers and vehicle owners.

Services include:

  • Dispatching
  • Insurance
  • Driver assignments
  • Records
  • Color scheme
Taxi vehicle near buildings at night.

What to know

Before you begin

Use this information only as a general guide.

Look at our information about: 

Application

See taxi service company license application

Fee

Find your license fee

Submit your application

Submit your application to Business Licenses

Unlicensed taxicabs

If you operate a taxi in Minneapolis without a license, the City will tow your vehicle and fine you.
See penalties
taxi cab on roadway at night

Taxi service complaint

If you hailed a taxi in Minneapolis and had a problem with the ride or driver, you can report an issue. You can also report if you think a driver is not licensed.
Report a complaint

Contact us

Business Licenses & Consumer Services

Phone
612-673-2080

Fax
612-673-3399

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Office hours
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday – Thursday

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday

Minneapolis 311

Email Minneapolis 311

Phone

311 or 612-673-3000

Relay service

612-673-3000

Hours

7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday – Friday

See list of City holidays