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Steps to get a new york city taxi Hack License

Requirements
Documents
Where to file application
Taking class
Passing TLC Exam, what do you need to know?

Requirements

Be at least 19 years of age
Be a legal resident of the United States:
- U.S Passport, or
- Birth certificate, or
- Green Card
- Work permit
Driver's license or equivalent (A, B, C or E)
Social Security Card

Documents

Complete 6 Hours DMV certified defensive driving class no more than 6 months before filing the application
Notarized Child Support Certification form from the NYC Office of Child Support Enforcement, form can be obtained within TLC location.
Signed medical history form by a doctor proofing eligibility to drive a cab
Money orders:

$120 payable to N.Y.C. TLC
$75 payable to N.Y.C. TLC/DCJS
$25.50 payable to LabCorp

Where to file application

File TLC Drivers License Application in one of the two locations:

Address 1:
32-02 Queens Boulevard,
Long Island City, NY 11101
Office hours: are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Direction: From Manhattan take 7 train to 33 ^rd ST station

Address 2 (By appointment only):
1893 Richmond Terrace,
Staten Island, NY 10302
(718) 815-3734
(718) 815-3735.
Office hours:8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

Taking class

Before taking the exam, drivers are required to attend a TLC Licensed Taxi School:

24Hr Class: cost $105, brief and less expenssive, or
80Hr Class: cost $325, Very well explained and high chance to pass Exam

Driver needs to learn the following subjects:

Manhattan, Quens, Bronx, Brooklyn, and Staten Island Geography
Map Reading
Tunnels, Bridges, and Highways
TLC Rules and regulations

Note: Some schools offer days and nights classes

Passing TLC Exam, what do you need to know?

- Students will have the chance to practice TLC Style Exam in school
- Examiners must pass the English Test to qualify
- Failing in two test exams cause the examinee to repeat the process of a new applicaton.
- Exam cost $25
- Exam can be passed in a Taxi school and supervised by TLC Stuff
- 5 Boroughs Map is required
- Taxi Test: (TLC exam sample)

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