Form TF-1, the Taxicab Fleet Association Permit Application (published by the city as the Taxi Fleet Application), is the City of Sacramento form used to apply for a taxicab fleet permit. It is one of the special business permits issued by the City of Sacramento Finance Department, Revenue Division, in addition to the Business Operations Tax Certificate that anyone doing business in the city needs, so it sits among the Sacramento business license materials. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the city publishes the form and its permit instructions at the official URL below.
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What is TF-1?
Form TF-1, the Taxicab Fleet Association Permit Application, is the City of Sacramento form used to apply for a taxicab fleet permit. The applicant names the fleet, its address, its managers, its business entity type and its vehicle color plan, and certifies the application.
The form is handled by the city's Business Permits office at City Hall, 915 I St., Room 1201, which is part of the Finance Department's Revenue Division. The city's Business Permits and Taxes page lists the taxi permits it issues: driver, vehicle, fleet, and fleet transfers for drivers and vehicles. Form TF-1 is the application for the fleet permit.
The form collects:
- the applicant name, fleet name, fleet address, telephone and fax numbers;
- a fleet manager and an alternate fleet manager, each with an emergency number;
- the form of business entity and the state of incorporation or registration;
- the vehicle color plan (top, letters and body);
- whether the fleet is listed in the Yellow Pages or White Pages and whether it is accessible.
The applicant also certifies that the fleet's business operations meet all applicable state, federal and local laws, including zoning laws, and that the fleet will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the city, its officers, employees and agents. The certification is made under penalty of perjury.
The Business Operations Tax Certificate is a separate city requirement for anyone engaged in business in Sacramento; Form TF-1 asks for a copy of it as an attachment but does not replace it.
Who needs to file TF-1?
Applicants who want a taxicab fleet permit from the City of Sacramento use Form TF-1. The form is written for a fleet association: it asks for an applicant name and a fleet name, and its certification is signed by the applicant on behalf of the fleet.
The business entity box accepts a corporation, company, partnership, sole proprietorship, association or other form of business. The form also asks for a fleet manager and an alternate fleet manager, each with an emergency number, so have both people identified before you start.
You also need these items ready, because the form asks for them with the application: certificates of insurance (automobile and liability), a copy of your City Business Operation Tax Certificate, and complete lists of the vehicles and of the drivers associated with the fleet.
The city's page lists driver permits, vehicle permits and fleet transfers as separate taxi permit categories. This form is the fleet application only; it is not a driver or vehicle application. The form does not describe who may sign for an applicant other than the applicant, so ask the Business Permits office before anyone else signs.
When to file TF-1
Submit Form TF-1 when you apply for a Sacramento taxicab fleet permit, together with the four attachments the form lists. No due date or renewal cycle is printed on the form, so it is filed whenever the application is made.
Gather the insurance certificates, your Business Operation Tax Certificate copy, and the vehicle and driver lists before you submit, because the form asks for all of them with the application. For timing questions, such as processing time or renewal, contact Business Permits at 916-808-8500; the form states no processing time.
The city's page notes that some business permit fees changed effective July 1, 2024, and points to its Permits Fee Schedule for current fees, so check the fee before you send the application.
Documents you need
- Copies of the required certificates of insurance, automobile and liability, submitted with the application.
- A copy of your City Business Operation Tax Certificate, attached to the application.
- A complete list of all vehicles associated with the fleet.
- A complete list of all drivers associated with the fleet.
How to fill out TF-1
Gather the required attachments
Before you start, collect the certificates of insurance (automobile and liability), a copy of your City Business Operation Tax Certificate, and complete lists of all vehicles and all drivers associated with the fleet.
Enter applicant and fleet names
Fill in APPLICANT NAME and FLEET NAME. Print clearly, as the form instructs.
Enter the fleet address and numbers
Complete FLEET ADDRESS, FLEET TELEPHONE NUMBER and FLEET FAX NUMBER.
Name the fleet managers
Enter the FLEET MANAGER NAME with an EMERGENCY #, then the ALTERNATE FLEET MANAGER NAME with its own EMERGENCY #.
Select the form of business entity
Check one box under FORM OF BUSINESS ENTITY: corporation, company, partnership, sole proprietorship, association or other.
Enter the state of registration
Write the state in STATE OF INCORPORATION/REGISTRATION.
Describe the vehicle color plan
Under the color plan description, enter the color for TOP, the LETTERS and the BODY of the vehicles.
Answer the listing and accessibility questions
Check Yes or No for FLEET LISTED IN YELLOW PAGES?, WHITE PAGES: and ACCESSIBLE:.
Complete the certification statement
Print the applicant's name and the fleet's name in the blanks of the certification, which covers compliance with state, federal and local laws including zoning, and the indemnity of the city. Read it before signing.
Review, sign and download the PDF
Sign and date at Signature of Applicant and Date, and check that every field is complete. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and assemble it with the four attachments described under How to submit.
How to submit TF-1
Submit the completed Form TF-1 to the City of Sacramento Business Permits office, in person or by mail, with the attachments listed on the form.
- Address on the form: Business Permits, City Hall, 915 I St., Room 1201, Sacramento, CA 95814.
- By mail: the city's page gives the mailing address as City of Sacramento, Revenue Division, 915 I Street, Room 1201, Sacramento, CA 95814.
- In person: the Revenue Division public counter is open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Phone and email: 916-808-8500 (Monday to Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) or [email protected].
The package contains: copies of the required certificates of insurance (automobile and liability), a copy of your City Business Operation Tax Certificate, the complete list of all vehicles associated with the fleet, and the complete list of all drivers associated with the fleet.
A fee applies to the Taxi Fleet permit and depends on fleet size; the amount is in the city's Permits Fee Schedule. The city's page says it will add a service fee to credit card payments, and that ACH (where accepted), checks and money orders can be mailed or submitted in person. Confirm the payment details with the office before you send anything. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting the application without the certificates of insurance; the form lists both automobile and liability certificates.
- Leaving out the copy of your City Business Operation Tax Certificate, which the form asks you to attach.
- Attaching a partial vehicle or driver list when the form asks for the complete list of all vehicles and all drivers associated with the fleet.
- Signing and dating the certification without printing the applicant's name and the fleet's name in the blanks of the certification statement.
- Leaving the application unsigned; the certification is made under penalty of perjury and needs the applicant's signature and date.
- Filling the form in hard-to-read handwriting when the form says to print clearly.
- Omitting the alternate fleet manager's name and emergency number, or the fleet manager's own emergency number.
- Sending payment without checking the current amount in the Permits Fee Schedule; the city's fees changed effective July 1, 2024.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form TF-1, the Taxi Fleet Application?
Form TF-1 is the City of Sacramento's Taxicab Fleet Association Permit Application. It asks for the fleet's name, address, managers, business entity type and vehicle color plan, and ends with a certification signed under penalty of perjury. The city's Business Permits office receives it.
What do I have to attach to the Sacramento taxi fleet application?
Four items: copies of the required certificates of insurance (automobile and liability), a copy of your City Business Operation Tax Certificate, a complete list of all vehicles associated with the fleet, and a complete list of all drivers associated with the fleet.
Where do I submit Form TF-1?
To the City of Sacramento Business Permits office, City Hall, 915 I St., Room 1201, Sacramento, CA 95814. The city's page gives the same room as the Revenue Division mailing address and lists public counter hours of Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 916-808-8500 with questions.
Is there a fee for the taxi fleet permit in Sacramento?
Yes. The city's page lists a Taxi Fleet fee that depends on fleet size, with its amount in the Permits Fee Schedule. Check that schedule or call 916-808-8500 for the current amount. Checks, money orders and ACH (where accepted) are listed, and credit cards carry a service fee.
Do I need a Business Operations Tax Certificate to apply?
Form TF-1 asks you to attach a copy of your City Business Operation Tax Certificate. The city's page says anyone engaged in business in Sacramento must obtain a valid Business Operations Tax (BOT) Certificate, and that some businesses also need a special permit.
Can I fill out Form TF-1 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 or take payment; you submit it to the city through its Business Permits office.
What does the signature on Form TF-1 certify?
The applicant certifies that the fleet's business operations meet all applicable state, federal and local laws, including zoning, and that the fleet will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the city, its officers, employees and agents. The applicant also certifies the information is true under penalty of perjury.
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