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  • The Department licenses a Transportation Company, which is regulated under Public Act 345 of 2016, as amended.

  • Email: CSCLOnline@michigan.gov

    Phone: (517) 241-9221

    Fax: (517) 763-0036

    When contacting the Licensing Division, you may be asked to provide your license/application number and agency name. Your license/application number will begin with the numbers "580".

  • License Type:

    Definition:

    Limousine Carrier

    "Limousine" means a self-propelled motor vehicle used in the carrying of passengers and the baggage of the passengers for hire with a seating capacity of 8 passengers or fewer, including the driver. Limousine does not include a commercial vehicle.

    "Limousine carrier" means a person who, either directly or through any device, dispatch system, or arrangement, holds himself or herself out to the public as willing to transport passengers for hire by limousine.

    "Limousine driver" means an individual who uses a limousine to provide transportation services to potential passengers.

    Taxicab Carrier

    "Taxicab" means a motor vehicle with a seating capacity of 8 passengers or fewer, including the driver, that is equipped with a roof light and that carries passengers for a fee, usually determined by the distance traveled. Taxicab does not include a commercial vehicle.

    "Taxicab carrier" means a person who, either directly or through any device, dispatch system, or arrangement, holds himself or herself out to the public as willing to transport passengers for hire by taxicab.

    "Taxicab driver" means an individual who uses a taxicab to provide transportation services to potential passengers.

    Transportation Network Company

    "Transportation network company" means a person operating in this state that uses a digital network to connect transportation network company riders to transportation network company drivers who provide transportation network company prearranged rides. Transportation network company does not include a taxi service, transportation service arranged through a transportation broker, ridesharing arrangement, or transportation service using fixed routes at regular intervals.

    "Transportation network company digital network" means an online-enabled application, website, or system offered or utilized by a transportation network company that enables the prearrangement of rides with transportation network company drivers.

  • Apply For:

    If:

    Initial Application

    You want a new license, and you have never been issued this license type in Michigan.

    Renewal

    Your active license is about to expire, and you wish to continue licensure.

    Relicensure

    Your license is in a lapsed status.

  • Initial Application Fees:

    License Type: Number of Vehicles: Application Fee: License Fee: Total Fee:
    Limousine Carrier 1 $25 $100 $125
    2-9 $25 $150 $175
    10 $25 $550 $575
    11-25 $50 $1,000 $1,050
    26-100 $100 $2,500 $2,600
    101-500 $100 $5,000 $5,100
    501-1,000 $100 $10,000 $10,100
    More than 1,000 $100 $30,000 $30,100
    Taxicab Carrier 1 $25 $100 $125
    2-9 $25 $150 $175
    10 $25 $550 $575
    11-25 $50 $1,000 $1,050
    26-100 $100 $2,500 $2,600
    101-500 $100 $5,000 $5,100
    501-1,000 $100 $10,000 $10,100
    More than 1,000 $100 $30,000 $30,100
    Transportation Network Company 1 $25 $100 $125
    2-9 $25 $150 $175
    10 $25 $550 $575
    11-25 $50 $1,000 $1,050
    26-100 $100 $2,500 $2,600
    101-500 $100 $5,000 $5,100
    501-1,000 $100 $10,000 $10,100
    More than 1,000 $100 $30,000 $30,100

     

    Renewal Information:

    License Type: Number of Vehicles: Renewal Fee: Renews:
    Limousine Carrier 1 $100 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    2 $150 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    3 $200 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    4 $250 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    5 $300 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    6 $350 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    7 $400 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    8 $450 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    9 $500 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    10 $550 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    11-25 $1,000 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    26-100 $2,500 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    101-500 $5,000 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    501-1,000 $10,000 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    More than 1,000 $30,000 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    Taxicab Carrier 1 $100 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    2 $150 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    3 $200 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    4 $250 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    5 $300 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    6 $350 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    7 $400 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    8 $450 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    9 $500 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    10 $550 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    11-25 $1,000 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    26-100 $2,500 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    101-500 $5,000 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    501-1,000 $10,000 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    More than 1,000 $30,000 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    Transportation Network Company 1 $100 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    2 $150 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    3 $200 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    4 $250 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    5 $300 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    6 $350 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    7 $400 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    8 $450 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    9 $500 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    10 $550 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    11-25 $1,000 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    26-100 $2,500 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    101-500 $5,000 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    501-1,000 $10,000 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    More than 1,000 $30,000 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.

     

    Late Renewal Information:

    The license does not have a late renewal period.

     

    Relicensure Information:

    If the license is in a lapsed status, apply for relicensure.

    License Type: Number of Vehicles: License Fee: Relicensure Fee: Total Fee:
    Limousine Carrier 1 $100 $25 $125
    2 $150 $25 $175
    3 $200 $25 $225
    4 $250 $25 $275
    5 $300 $25 $325
    6 $350 $25 $375
    7 $400 $25 $425
    8 $450 $25 $475
    9 $500 $25 $525
    10 $550 $25 $575
    11-25 $1,000 $25 $1,025
    26-100 $2,500 $25 $2,525
    101-500 $5,000 $25 $5,025
    501-1,000 $10,000 $25 $10,025
    More than 1,000 $30,000 $25

    $30,025
    Taxicab Carrier 1 $100 $25 $125
    2 $150 $25 $175
    3 $200 $25 $225
    4 $250 $25 $275
    5 $300 $25 $325
    6 $350 $25 $375
    7 $400 $25 $425
    8 $450 $25 $475
    9 $500 $25 $525
    10 $550 $25 $575
    11-25 $1,000 $25 $1,025
    26-100 $2,500 $25 $2,525
    101-500 $5,000 $25 $5,025
    501-1,000 $10,000 $25 $10,025
    More than 1,000 $30,000 $25 $30,025
    Transportation Network Company 1 $100 $25 $125
    2 $150 $25 $175
    3 $200 $25 $225
    4 $250 $25 $275
    5 $300 $25 $325
    6 $350 $25 $375
    7 $400 $25 $425
    8 $450 $25 $475
    9 $500 $25 $525
    10 $550 $25 $575
    11-25 $1,000 $25 $1,025
    26-100 $2,500 $25 $2,525
    101-500 $5,000 $25 $5,025
    501-1,000 $10,000 $25 $10,025
    More than 1,000 $30,000 $25 $30,025

     

    License Reprint:

    $0 if lost, stolen, or destroyed.

     

    License Verification:

    $0

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