Taxicab Driver

Fee Category New Renewal
Licence Fee $110.00 $110.00
Photo Identification (I.D.) Card & HST (renewed every 2 years) $16.95 $16.95
Replacement Photo I.D. Card & HST $28.25 $28.25
Taxicab Driver - Waiting List $30.00 $30.00
Public Vehicles, Licensing and Regulation of, By-law 150-2018 (see By-laws Online)

Prior to Obtaining a new Taxicab Driver Licence

The applicant is required to register for, attend and complete the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association (TLPA) Taxicab Driver Education Program prior to applying for a licence.

Please contact a Taxicab Broker licensed by the City of Windsor for more information.

Applicant Requirements:

  • Application - Taxicab Driver Licence
  • Certificate of Completion - Taxicab Course & Testing
  • Current Class "G" Ontario Driver Licence
  • Proof of Canadian Citizenship, Landed Immigrant Status or government issued Work Permit
  • Current passport-sized colour photograph of applicant (New Only)
  • Original Police Records Check - Vulnerable Sector Check dated no more than 30 days prior to date of application in first instance, 365 days for renewals
  • Copy of Driver's Abstract (3 Year Driver Record Search that is Issued by Ontario Ministry of Transportation Safety and Regulations Division) dated no more than 30 days prior to date of application
  • Photo ID card will be issued (renewed every 2 years)

Drivers' Waiting List

Licence Renewal Deadline - August 31

Licensing Division
Suite 110 - 350 City Hall Square West
Windsor, Ontario
Canada
N9A 6S1

Hours of Operation:

  • Business, Animal, and Lottery Licensing:
    8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (except holidays)
  • By-law Enforcement Unit:
    8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (except holidays)

Phone: For general information, call 311. For detailed inquiries, call (519) 255-6200.

Email: licences@citywindsor.ca