Form VEH1, printed as Vehicle Permit Application, is the City of Sacramento Finance Department, Revenue Division, application for a permit for a food vending vehicle, taxi, pedicab, tow vehicle or other vehicle type. It is one of the Sacramento business license and permit forms listed on the city's Business Permits and Taxes page, and the vehicle owner is the person who completes and signs it. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the official PDF is published by the City of Sacramento at the link on this page.
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What is VEH1?
Form VEH1, Vehicle Permit Application, is the City of Sacramento Revenue Division form that vehicle owners complete to apply for a permit for a food vending vehicle, taxi, pedicab, tow vehicle or other vehicle type.
The City of Sacramento Finance Department, Revenue Division, issues the form. The city's Business Permits and Taxes page explains the framework: anyone engaged in business within the City of Sacramento must obtain a valid Business Operations Tax (BOT) Certificate, and some types of businesses also need a special business permit under the Title 5 Business License and Regulations. Form VEH1 is the application for the vehicle permits on that list, and it asks for the owner's Business Operations Tax number.
The printed form (12/10/2019) has eight sections: type of permit, business information, taxicab vehicle fleet association certification, vehicle owner information, vehicle information, rules and regulations, information provided, and agreement and signature. The last box is for City staff only. In Section Five the owner initials two statements: familiarity with Sacramento City Code Chapter 5, and that the vehicle is insured in accordance with SCC Chapter 5. Section Six lists the supporting items each permit type needs.
An additional vehicle form, VEH1.A, is attached when more than one vehicle is being permitted. Other permits on the city's page, such as cannabis, entertainment, short term rentals, sidewalk vending, massage and the Police Department permits (for example SPD 384), are handled through their own forms or departments, not through this one.
Who needs to file VEH1?
Owners of a vehicle that will operate under one of the permit types printed in Section One of the form file it with the Revenue Division. Those types are:
- food vending vehicle;
- taxi;
- pedicab;
- tow;
- other, written in on the blank line.
Conditions printed on the form:
- Taxi applicants who will operate as members of a taxicab fleet company also need the Section Two(A) certification, signed and dated by the fleet manager.
- An owner with more than one vehicle attaches the ADDITIONAL VEHICLE form (VEH1.A), as Section Four directs.
- The vehicle owner signs Section Seven. The owner certifies under penalty of perjury that the answers are true and correct.
- The vehicle must be insured in accordance with SCC Chapter 5, which the owner confirms by initialing in Section Five.
The city's page lists driver fees separately from vehicle fees. This form collects owner and vehicle information only, so ask the Revenue Division at (916) 808-8500 whether a driver permit needs a different application. Businesses that need other special permits, such as sidewalk vending or massage, use the forms the city lists for those permits.
When to file VEH1
File Form VEH1 when you apply for a vehicle permit of one of the types in Section One: food vending vehicle, taxi, pedicab, tow or other. The printed form sets no separate due date; the Revenue Division's Business Permits and Taxes page tells applicants to read the instructions for each permit carefully so that all requirements are met. When you have more than one vehicle, prepare the additional vehicle form (VEH1.A) at the same time so the package is complete. Permit fees changed effective July 1, 2024, so check the Permits Fee Schedule before you pay. The form gives no processing time; call the Revenue Division at (916) 808-8500 to ask about the status of an application.
Documents you need
- Proof of insurance: required for a food vending vehicle, pedicab or tow truck; Section Five confirms the vehicle is insured in accordance with SCC Chapter 5.
- DMV registration: required for a food vending vehicle, taxicab or tow truck.
- Paratransit report: required for a taxicab.
- Sac. County meter cert (Sacramento County meter certification): required for a taxicab.
- Brake & lamp cert or CHP: required for a tow truck.
- Tow rate sheet: required for a tow truck.
- ADDITIONAL VEHICLE form (VEH1.A): attach it if you are permitting more than one vehicle, as Section Four directs.
How to fill out VEH1
Select the type of permit
In Section One, check one box: FOOD VENDING VEHICLE, TAXI, PEDICAB or TOW. If your vehicle is a different type, check OTHER and write it on the line.
Enter the business information
In Section Two, enter the COMPANY/FLEET NAME, PHONE, EMAIL and BUSINESS ADDRESS.
Complete the taxicab fleet certification
Only for taxi applicants: in Section Two(A), write the applicant's name in the certification, then have the fleet manager sign and date it. Skip this section for other permit types.
Enter the vehicle owner details
In Section Three, enter the OWNER NAME and the BUSINESS OPERATIONS TAX #. Check the box if the contact information is the same as above, or enter the PHONE, EMAIL and ADDRESS.
Describe the vehicle
In Section Four, enter the VEHICLE #, VEHICLE YEAR, LICENSE PLATE and VIN/SERIAL NUMBER #. Enter SEATING CAPACITY for a pedicab, and attach form VEH1.A for each additional vehicle.
Initial the rules and regulations
In Section Five, initial both statements: that you are familiar with Sacramento City Code Chapter 5, and that the vehicle is insured in accordance with SCC Chapter 5.
Check the items required in Section Six
Section Six lists proof of insurance, DMV registration, paratransit report, Sac. County meter cert, brake & lamp cert or CHP, and tow rate sheet, each with the permit types that require it. Gather the items for your permit type and initial as the section directs.
Sign and date the agreement
In Section Seven, the vehicle owner signs and dates, certifying under penalty of perjury that the answers are true and correct and authorizing the City to verify the information.
Leave the City Staff Only box blank
Section Eight (Received by, Date, Permit Number, BOT Number) is completed by City staff.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check that the permit type, owner, BOT number and vehicle details are correct and that every initial and signature is in place. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and assemble the package described under How to submit.
How to submit VEH1
The city's Business Permits and Taxes page lists the Revenue Division's mailing address and public counter for permit applications and payments.
- By mail: City of Sacramento, Revenue Division, 915 I Street, Room 1201, Sacramento, CA 95814.
- At the public counter: the same address, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ask the Division by phone how your application is to be delivered if you are unsure.
Include the supporting items listed in Section Six for your permit type, with the VEH1.A form if you have additional vehicles. A fee applies to these vehicle permits; the amounts are in the city's Permits Fee Schedule. The city says payment can be made by check or money order, mailed or submitted in person, or by ACH where accepted. A service fee will soon be applied to credit card transactions.
Questions go to the Revenue Division at (916) 808-8500 (Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) or [email protected]. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the city's channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving out an item that Section Six lists for your permit type, such as DMV registration for a food vending vehicle, taxicab or tow truck.
- Submitting a taxi application without the Section Two(A) fleet manager signature and date when the applicant operates as a fleet member.
- Listing several vehicles in Section Four without attaching the ADDITIONAL VEHICLE form (VEH1.A).
- Skipping the initials in Section Five for Sacramento City Code Chapter 5 and for insurance under SCC Chapter 5.
- Writing in Section Eight, City Staff Only, which holds the received date, permit number and BOT number.
- Giving false or misleading answers; Section Seven states this will result in denial or revocation of any permit.
- Entering a seating capacity for a vehicle that is not a pedicab; the form asks for it only for pedicabs.
- Using an old fee amount instead of the city's current Permits Fee Schedule, which changed effective July 1, 2024.
- Signing Section Seven for the owner without being the vehicle owner named in Section Three.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form VEH1 in Sacramento?
Form VEH1, Vehicle Permit Application, is the City of Sacramento Revenue Division form for applying for a vehicle permit: food vending vehicle, taxi, pedicab, tow or another vehicle type. The vehicle owner completes and signs it, initials the rules in Section Five and provides the items Section Six lists for the permit type.
Do I need a Business Operations Tax certificate as well as a vehicle permit?
The city says anyone engaged in business within Sacramento must obtain a valid Business Operations Tax (BOT) Certificate, and some businesses also need a special permit. Form VEH1 is the vehicle permit application and asks for your Business Operations Tax number. Call (916) 808-8500 to confirm your situation.
What do I need to attach to Form VEH1?
It depends on the permit type. Section Six lists proof of insurance (food vending vehicle, pedicab, tow truck), DMV registration (food vending vehicle, taxicab, tow truck), paratransit report and Sac. County meter cert (taxicab), and brake & lamp cert or CHP and tow rate sheet (tow truck).
Where do I send the Sacramento vehicle permit application?
The city lists the Revenue Division at 915 I Street, Room 1201, Sacramento, CA 95814, for mail and for its public counter (Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Questions go to (916) 808-8500 or [email protected].
Is there a fee for a Sacramento vehicle permit?
Yes, a fee applies; the amounts are in the city's Permits Fee Schedule, and new fees took effect July 1, 2024. The city accepts checks or money orders, mailed or in person, and ACH where accepted. A service fee will soon apply to credit card payments.
What if I have more than one vehicle?
Attach the ADDITIONAL VEHICLE form, VEH1.A. Section Four of Form VEH1 says to attach it if needed, and the city's page links an Additional Vehicle Application next to the food vending, pedicab, taxi and tow permits.
Who signs Form VEH1?
The vehicle owner signs and dates Section Seven, certifying under penalty of perjury that the answers are true and correct. For a taxi operated as a fleet member, the fleet manager also signs and dates Section Two(A). City staff complete Section Eight.
Can I fill out Form VEH1 online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not submit the application to the City of Sacramento; you deliver it through the Revenue Division's channels.
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