The Michigan Department of Transportation issues Limousine Certificate of Authorities to persons/entities that operate limousines for-hire on Michigan roads and highways. Web Ste: http://www.michigan.gov/mdot/0,1607,7-151-9625_21607_21616---,00.html

A. NAME OF PERMIT OR APPROVAL:

Limousine Certificate of Authority Name Change

B. STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

Limousine Transportation Act, Public Act 271 of 1990, as amended. MCL 257.1901-1939

C. APPLICABLE REGULATION:

Rules: None

Regulations Adopted: None

D. SUMMARY OF PERMIT/APPROVAL PROCESS:

 1.  Applicability (activities that require the permit)

Any limousine carrier that changes their business entity legal name.

 2.  Pre-Application Requirements

None.

 3.  Application Submission Requirements

The following steps must be completed correctly in order to change your Certificate of Authority to operate as a limousine carrier of intrastate passengers in the State of Michigan. Following completion of these steps a new name on your Certificate of Authority will be issued.

A. Applicant Information, part 1 The applicant must completely fill out the Limousine Name Change Request on Form 3087 http://mdotwas1.mdot.state.mi.us/public/webforms/public/3087.pdf

B. This application must include the following: 1) Certified copy of applicant's Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization or Certificate to Conduct Business under an Assumed Name, or Articles of Copartnership (as applicable), or 2) Certified copy of applicant's Certificate to Conduct Business in Michigan (if incorporated in a state other than Michigan). If needed, please contact the Corporations & Securities Bureau at (517) 241-6400.

C. Certificate of Insurance: You must request your insurance company to submit to MDOT an MDOT form No. 3046, Certificate of Insurance, certifying bodily injury and property damage protection in the limits set forth as follows:

(a) For limousines with a seating capacity of 1 to 9 passengers including the driver, bodily injury and property damage liability insurance with a minimum combined single limit of $1,000,000.00 for all persons injured or for property damage.

(b) For limousines with a seating capacity of 10 to 15 passengers including the driver, bodily injury and property damage liability insurance with a minimum combined single limit of $2,000,000.00 for all persons injured or for property damage.

(c) Personal protection insurance and property protection insurance as required by sections 3101 to 3179 of the insurance code of 1956, Act No. 218 of the Public Acts of 1956, being sections 500.3101 to 500.3179 of the Michigan Compiled Laws (Michigan No-Fault).

The name appearing on your insurance certificate must be identical to the legal name as shown on your request. Your insurance company may obtain blank 3046 forms from MDOT, by contacting this office at (517) 335-2574. Filings must be signed by the insurance company or authorized branch representative. The signature of an insurance agent or insurance agency personnel is not acceptable. NO OTHER TYPE CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE FORM WILL BE ACCEPTED.

 4.  Procedures and Time-Frame for Obtaining Permit or Approval

Processing of a completed request usually takes from 1 to 2 weeks.

 5.  Operational Requirements

None.

 6.  Fees

Submit fees to the "State of Michigan" for $25.00

 7.  Appeal Process

None.

 8.  Public Input Opportunities

None.

E. Contact Information:

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Creation/Revision Date:

September 15, 2010