Taxi / Limo Endorsement
All persons who operate a taxicab or limousine on Delaware highways must have a valid license, endorsed to operate the taxicab or limousine. The driver must complete a defensive driving course within 30 days from an approved provider, complete a state and federal background check indicating no serious criminal offenses, not have had his/her license suspended or revoked for moving violations in the past three years, and pass the Class D knowledge exam. Please refer to Title 21, § 2763 for a complete list of requirements.
A taxicab and limousine endorsement is non-transferrable.
Application Process
As of May 1, 2019, all taxicab and limousine “Z” applicants must initiate the application process with the DMV. A Criminal History Record Check Authorization form (CHRCA) must be submitted and approved by the DMV, prior to applying for a criminal history background check at the State Bureau of Identification (SBI). The CHRCA can be submitted in two ways:
- Send the completed CHRCA form to DOT_Endorsements@delaware.gov. Once the form is received, a signed copy will be sent back to the same email address or to another email address if specified in the initial request.
- In person at one of the four DMV facilities. The applicant will ask for the driver license department when he/she arrives and will leave with a signed CHRCA.
The completed and signed CHRCA will then go to SBI for further processing. The requirements, along with a complete list of instructions, for "Z" applicants can be found here.
NOTE: Effective September 11. 2023, you will need to schedule an appointment online prior to proceeding to SBI. Please use the below link to schedule your ten-minute appointment.
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