How to obtain a taxi licence in Greenfield, California

Taxi Cabs in Greenfield, California.

Taxi Cab Companies must first obtain a Taxi Franchise from the City Council. Applications are obtained from the Police Department, which submits a staff report to the City Council, with recommendations for conditions and approvals.

If the City Council grants the franchise, the Taxi Cab Company must obtain a City Business License (Taxi Permit.)

Drivers must also obtain a taxicab license issued by the Greenfield Police Department.  In addition, if applicant is an owner or owner/driver, a city business license must also be obtained. Also required is proof of insurance (naming City of Burlingame), Certificate of Compliance for Brake Adjustment and Certificate of Adjustment  for Lamp Adjustment (issued from Bureau of Automotive Repair).

Greenfield Police Department

215 El Camino Real

Greenfield, CA.  93927

(831) 674-5111

 NEW TAXI DRIVER APPLICANTS

(For Taxi Cab Companies licensed in the City of Greenfield)

The following documents are needed to obtain taxi driver permits:

1)  A completed Greenfield Police Dept. Taxi License Application

2)  Current drug test screening results

3) A valid California Drivers License, with Chauffeurs License endorsement

4) Two passport size photos of applicant

Please call (831) 674-5111 for an appointment to process your permit application.

Once fingerprint information is cleared and returned by Department of Justice (DOJ), you will be notified by mail to pick up your permit - good until June 30, of the next year.  Driver’s permits are to be renewed annually prior to the expiration date.   Drivers who allow their permits to expire before renewing them will be subject to the full fee and will be required to complete the entire process once again.

Before You Buy or Lease: Zoning conformance

Before you buy or lease a building, it is a good idea to check with Greenfield Planning to make sure that the proposed use is in conformance with the zoning for the property.  In some cases, a Use Permit may be required which would add time to your approval process. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Department.

Greenfield Planning Department

45 El Camino Real   

Greenfield, CA.  93927

(831) 674-5591

FAX (831) 674-3149