Question: How do I apply for a taxi driver's license?

Answer:

Taxi Driver License

The Taxi Bureau issues two types of Taxi Driver Licenses, a 60-day probationary license, and 2-year Taxi Driver Licenses.

Probationay Taxi Driver License

1st: A potential Taxi Driver must obtain “broker’s letter,” or letter of intent to hire, from one of the Taxicab Medallion holders.

2nd: The applicant must come to the Taxi Bureau located at the Somerville Police Station 220 Washington Street. The person fills out an application for a Taxi Driver’s License.

3rd: The Taxi Bureau performs a background check on the applicant. If the person passes the background check he/she is given a copy of the Taxi Bureau Rules & Regulation.

4th: On Thursday at 10 A.M. the Taxi Bureau gives a 25 question multiple choice exam based on the Taxi Rules and a person’s knowledge of the city. Upon passing the exam an applicant will be issued a 60-day probationary Taxi Driver’s License.

2-Year Taxi Driver License

Once a Taxi Driver completes his/her 60-day probationary period without any problems they will be issued a 2-year Taxi Driver’s license. The cost is payable in money order only. We don’t accept cash, checks or credit cards--MONEY ORDERS ONLY! All 2-year licenses expire on May 1st. The fee for renewal of the 2-year license is $50.00.