Vehicle for Hire Licence Plates
Successful Plate Selection Applicant ListsSuccessful applicants will be contacted by the City of Edmonton within one week to confirm qualification details submitted on their application. |
The Vehicle for Hire Bylaw states that vehicles for hire must be licensed. Plates and/or stickers are issued to vehicles on a yearly basis, expiring annually on April 30.
There are four types of vehicle for hire licences:
- Taxi licence plate
- Accessible taxi licence plate
- Limousines licence plate
- Shuttle licence plate
Association with Dispatch Services
All vehicles for hire must be associated with a company or individual that has a valid business licence to operate a dispatch service.
Documentation Required for New Vehicle Plate Applications and Renewals
| Taxi | Accessible Taxi | Limousine | Shuttle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Registration |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Insurance |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Meter Certification |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Bill of Sale (required for new applications or renewals where the ownership has changed) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| City Vehicle Inspection |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Mechanical Inspection Certificate (valid for 1 year from date of issue for vehicles 5 years or newer; and valid for 6 months from date of issue for vehicles six years or later ) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Inter/Extra Provincial Operating Authority Certificate |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Proof of 100 days on the Road (A requirement for renewals as of 2009) |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Proof of Valid Business Licence |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Fees
Vehicle for Hire Fees (2012)
Vehicle for Hire Fees (2013)
| Annual Licence Plate Fee | $360 (effective January 1, 2013) |
| Annual Accessible Taxi Plate Fee | $360 (effective January 1, 2013) |
| Annual Accessible Administration Fee (only applies to taxi plate and accessible taxi plate licences) |
$25 |
| Late Renewal Fees (taxi plate and accessible taxi plate licences only) This fee is charged if the taxi or accessible taxi licence plate is renewed between May 31 and June 30. Any licence not renewed by June 30 is cancelled and returned to the City. |
$54/month or any portion of the month |
| Transfer Fee for Taxi Plate or Accessible Taxi Plate | $930 (effective January 1, 2013) |
| Vehicle Licence Plate Replacement Applicant must bring either the old plate, or a copy of a police report indicating it has been stolen, to our office. This also applies to a Vehicle Licence Plate Replacement and Sticker Replacement (if both items are requested at the same time) |
$120 (effective January 1, 2013) |
| Driver's Licence Replacement (only) | $35 (effective January 1, 2013) |
| Licence Reinstatement Fee | $35 (effective January 1, 2013) |
| General Administration Fee Charged if changes are required on the licence outside of the renewal period. |
$35 (effective January 1, 2013) |
Plate Replacement
If the plates are damaged, lost or stolen:
- File a police report
- Provide a copy of the police report to the City of Edmonton
- Bring damaged plates along when apply for new new plate
- Sign a statutory declaration when you apply for the new plate
Substitute Vehicles
If a new or substitute vehicle is purchased to operate under an existing taxi plate, the plate owners must provide:
- Bill of Sale for the vehicle
- Vehicle Registration
- Valid Insurance
- Mechanical Inspection (must be done every 6 months; if inspection will expire within 2 months of application, the applicant will be required to provide a new inspection)
- Meter Accuracy
For more information:
Vehicle for Hire
5th floor, 10250 101 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3P4
| Telephone | 780-496-5244 |
|---|---|
| Fax | 780-496-6054 |
| vehicleforhire@edmonton.ca |
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