Form IND1, Driver Application, is the individual Special Business Permit Application of the City of Sacramento Finance Department, Revenue Division. The city requires a Business Operations Tax (BOT) Certificate of anyone engaged in business, and certain activities also need a special permit, which makes this form part of the paperwork behind a Sacramento business license for drivers, vendors and similar operators. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF. The city publishes the official PDF and handles the application itself.
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What is IND1?
Form IND1, Driver Application, is the City of Sacramento Finance Department's individual Special Business Permit Application. It is used to apply for a new permit, a renewal or, for pedicab only, a temporary permit for one of the listed individual permit types.
The printed title of the PDF is SPECIAL BUSINESS PERMIT APPLICATION, and the footer identifies it as Form IND1, dated 12/10/2019. Section One lists the permit types it covers:
- food vending vehicle driver
- sidewalk vendor
- funeral escort
- somatic practitioner
- pedicab driver
- taxi driver
- tow driver
- other (written in)
The Revenue Division issues these permits. The form collects the company or fleet name, the applicant's details and Business Operations Tax number, the applicant's date of birth and driver's license, and answers about prior revoked or denied permits, physical or mental conditions and criminal convictions. Section Six is a checklist of the items that must accompany the application for each permit type.
The form is separate from the Business Operations Tax (BOT) Certificate, which the city page says anyone engaged in business in Sacramento must obtain. Permits issued by the Police Department or Fire Department use other applications, such as SPD 384.
Who needs to file IND1?
Individuals who need a City of Sacramento special business permit for one of the activities in Section One use this form: food vending vehicle driver, sidewalk vendor, funeral escort, somatic practitioner, pedicab driver, taxi driver or tow driver. An "Other" box lets you write in a different permit type.
Conditions printed on the form:
- Pedicab, taxi and tow drivers must also have the company's fleet manager complete Section Two-A, certifying that the applicant will operate as a driver for that company.
- You state whether you are an employee or an independent contractor in Section Four.
- The temporary option (TEMP) is for pedicab only.
Do not use this form for permits that other city departments issue. The city's page says the Police Department handles permits such as Adult Entertainer, Amusement Arcades, Cardroom Employees, Secondhand/Pawn and Solicitor/Canvasser (SPD 384) and Billiards (Billiard Application). The Fire Department handles Christmas Tree Lot and Firework Booth permits. Cannabis, entertainment, bike share and short term rental permits go through other city offices.
When to file IND1
File Form IND1 when you apply for a new special business permit or renew one; Section One has boxes for NEW and RENEWAL, and TEMP for pedicab only. The form prints no separate due date.
Time the supporting items. Section Six marks the controlled substance test for taxi and the DMV driver's record as 30 days. The DMV driver's record applies to food vendor, funeral, pedicab, taxi and tow applicants. Taxi applicants must also have a taxi test scheduled.
The Revenue Division permits phone line is open Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at (916) 808-8500. Call to ask about renewal timing for your permit type. The late application fees on the city's page are listed only for the bingo permit, not for these driver permits.
Documents you need
- Driver's license: Section Six lists it for all permit types, for new applications only.
- Two passport color photos: required for all permit types.
- Association membership: required for somatic practitioners.
- Controlled substance test (30 days): required for taxi applicants.
- DMV driver's record (30 days): required for food vendor, funeral, pedicab, taxi and tow applicants.
- Proof of insurance: required for funeral escort and somatic applicants.
- Proof of safety course: required for funeral escort applicants.
- Proof of education for somatic practitioners: the form lists 250 hours for new applications and 12 hours in the past year.
- Property owner consent for the location: required for new somatic applications.
- Sidewalk vendor info sheet: required for sidewalk vendors.
- Photo of cart: required for sidewalk vendors.
- Photo of location: required for stationary sidewalk vendors.
- Taxi test scheduled: required for taxi applicants.
- Fleet manager's signature in Section Two-A: required for pedicab, taxi and tow drivers.
How to fill out IND1
Choose the permit type
In Section One, check one permit type: food vending vehicle driver, sidewalk vendor, funeral escort, somatic practitioner, pedicab driver, taxi driver, tow driver or OTHER (write it in). Then check NEW, RENEWAL or TEMP (PEDICAB ONLY).
Enter company or fleet details
In Section Two, enter the company or fleet name, phone and email.
Get the fleet association signed
Section Two-A must be completed for pedicab, taxi and tow drivers. The fleet manager prints a name in the certification and adds a signature and date.
Enter your applicant information
In Section Three, enter your full name as applicant/operator, your Business Operations Tax # (BOT), phone, email and address.
Complete the individual information
In Section Four, enter your date of birth and driver's license, and check EMPLOYEE or INDEP. CONTRACTOR.
Answer the background questions
Answer whether you have ever had a permit or license revoked or denied, have any physical or mental conditions that would interfere with the permitted activity, or have been convicted of a crime. Explain each yes answer; for a conviction, give the date and location of arrest.
Initial the rules statement
In Section Five, initial the statement that you are familiar with Sacramento City Code and California law pertaining to the application.
Initial the items you provide
In Section Six, initial each item you are including. Check the Required For column so you include every item for your permit type.
Sign and date the agreement
In Section Seven, sign and date the certification that your answers are true and correct. Leave Section Eight, City Staff Only, blank.
Review and download the PDF
Check the permit type, your answers, the initials and the date. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF, then assemble your Section Six items and the package described under How to submit.
How to submit IND1
Submit Form IND1 to the City of Sacramento Revenue Division by mail or in person, with the Section Six items and the permit fee.
- By mail: City of Sacramento, Revenue Division, 915 I Street, Room 1201, Sacramento, CA 95814.
- In person: the Revenue Division public counter, open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Questions: (916) 808-8500, or [email protected]. Phone hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
A fee applies to each permit type. The city's Permits Fee Schedule has the current amounts, and the Revenue Division can confirm them. The city's page says checks or money orders can be mailed or submitted in person. ACH is accepted where available, and self-serve payment methods exist. A service fee will apply to credit card transactions.
The form names no other channel. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the city's channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving Section Two-A without the fleet manager's name, signature and date when applying as a pedicab, taxi or tow driver.
- Not initialing Section Five (Rules and Regulations) or the items in Section Six that you are providing.
- Omitting the two passport color photos, which the form lists for all permit types.
- Leaving out your driver's license on a new application; Section Six lists it for NEW only.
- Bringing a DMV driver's record or taxi controlled substance test that falls outside the 30 days the form marks.
- Giving a false or misleading answer; Section Seven says it will result in denial or revocation of any permit.
- Answering yes to the revoked or denied permit, physical or mental condition or conviction questions without the explanation, or the date and location of arrest, the form asks for.
- Checking TEMP for a permit type other than pedicab, or not checking NEW or RENEWAL.
- Using this form for a permit that the Police or Fire Department issues, such as one that requires SPD 384.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form IND1 used for?
Form IND1 is the City of Sacramento's Special Business Permit Application for individuals. You use it to apply for a new permit, renew one or, for pedicab only, request a temporary permit as a food vending vehicle driver, sidewalk vendor, funeral escort, somatic practitioner, pedicab, taxi or tow driver.
Is Form IND1 a Sacramento business license application?
Not by itself. The city requires a Business Operations Tax (BOT) Certificate of anyone engaged in business in Sacramento, and some activities also need a special business permit. Form IND1 applies for that special permit, and Section Three asks for your Business Operations Tax #.
Can I fill out Form IND1 online?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the application; you submit it to the City of Sacramento Revenue Division by mail or in person.
Which documents do I attach to Form IND1?
It depends on the permit type. All applicants provide two passport color photos and, for new applications, a driver's license. Other items, such as a DMV driver's record, proof of insurance or a taxi test, apply only to the types listed in Section Six.
Who has to sign Section Two-A of Form IND1?
The company's fleet manager. Section Two-A must be completed for pedicab, taxi and tow drivers; the manager certifies that the applicant will operate as a driver for that company, then signs and dates it.
Where do I submit Form IND1?
Send it to City of Sacramento, Revenue Division, 915 I Street, Room 1201, Sacramento, CA 95814, or bring it to the Revenue Division public counter. The counter is open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Call (916) 808-8500 with questions.
Is there a fee to apply for these permits?
Yes, a fee applies for each permit type, but the amount is not on the form. The city refers applicants to its Permits Fee Schedule, and the Revenue Division can confirm current amounts at (916) 808-8500. Checks and money orders can be mailed or brought in person.
What happens if I give a false answer on Form IND1?
Section Seven says any false or misleading answer will result in denial or revocation of any permit. The city is also authorized to verify the information in your application, and that verification is a matter of public record.
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