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Steps to get a New York City Taxi Hack License

Requirements
Documents
Where to file a Driver License Application
Taking class
Passing TLC Exam, what do you need to know?

Requirements

Be at least 19 years of age
Be a legal resident of the United States:
- U.S Passport, or
- Birth certificate, or
- Green Card
- Work permit
Driver's license or equivalent (A, B, C or E)
Social Security Card

Documents

Complete 6 Hours DMV certified defensive driving class no more than 6 months before filing the application
Notarized Child Support Certification form from the NYC Office of Child Support Enforcement, form can be obtained within TLC location.
Signed medical history form by a doctor proofing eligibility to drive a cab
Money orders:

$120 payable to N.Y.C. TLC
$75 payable to N.Y.C. TLC/DCJS
$25.50 payable to LabCorp

Where to file a Driver License Application

File TLC Drivers License Application in one of the two locations:

Address 1:
32-02 Queens Boulevard,
Long Island City, NY 11101
Office hours: are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Direction: From Manhattan take 7 train to 33 ^rd ST station

Address 2 (By appointment only):
1893 Richmond Terrace,
Staten Island, NY 10302
(718) 815-3734
(718) 815-3735.
Office hours:8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

Taking class

Before taking the exam, drivers are required to attend a TLC Licensed Taxi School:

24Hr Class: cost $105, brief and less expenssive, or
80Hr Class: cost $325, Very well explained and high chance to pass Exam

Driver needs to learn the following subjects:

Manhattan, Quens, Bronx, Brooklyn, and Staten Island Geography
Map Reading
Tunnels, Bridges, and Highways
TLC Rules and regulations

Note: Some schools offer days and nights classes

Passing TLC Exam, what do you need to know?

- Students will have the chance to practice TLC Style Exam in school
- Examiners must pass the English Test to qualify
- Failing in two test exams cause the examinee to repeat the process of a new applicaton.
- Exam cost $25
- Exam can be passed in a Taxi school and supervised by TLC Stuff
- 5 Boroughs Map is required
- Taxi exam sample: Take NY Taxi Quiz

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