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Commuter Van Authority

Commuter Van Authorities provide pre-arranged transportation to passengers throughout New York City on a regular daily basis. They are authorized to operate within specific geographic areas.

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Apply for a Commuter Van Authority License

Email the completed application and all required documents, in PDF format, to businessmr@tlc.nyc.gov.

TLC will review your submissions electronically; once TLC confirms your application is complete, you will be contacted to make an appointment to submit licensing fees in person.

Renew a Commuter Van Authority License

Commuter Van Authority License renewal applications and documents must be submitted by the expiration date of the license. If all requirements are not met by the expiration date, the license will not be renewed. Renewal payment and requirements can be submitted early to avoid delays in processing.

FHV Base licenses, Paratransit Base licenses, and SHL Endorsements must be renewed every three (3) years.  Commuter Van Authority licenses must bs renewed every two (2) years.

Make all renewal application payments using LARS

  1. Pay any outstanding parking, traffic, or TLC tickets;
  2. Gather all documents listed in the Base License Renewal Checklist;
  3. Scan, attach, and email documents to: businessmr@tlc.nyc.gov.  Please, clearly and accurately label or name all attachments.

Changing Commuter Van Authority Status and Information

To change the name, physical location, or ownership of a TLC Licensed Base, the below application must be submitted to TLC. Please read the instructions and checklist carefully before submitting this application.

Completed applications and all required documents should be emailed, in PDF format, to businessmr@tlc.nyc.gov. TLC will review applications and documents electronically. Once TLC confirms an application is complete, the licensee will be contacted to make an appointment to submit licensing fees in person.

SHL Base Endorsements

Email the completed application and all required documents, in PDF format, to businessmr@tlc.nyc.gov.

TLC will review your submissions electronically; once TLC confirms your application is complete, you will be contacted to make an appointment to submit licensing fees in person.

Terminating Affiliation

To terminate affiliation:

  • The base must notify the vehicle owner, or SHL permit holder of the termination in writing.
    • If you cannot get the vehicle owner or SHL permit holder to sign consent, you must provide written notice. A letter must be sent to the vehicle owner or SHL permit holder, using certified mail, to the address that matches the address that the TLC has on file. You will need to show proof you sent the letter when you request the termination of affiliation. Please see Sample Letter of Termination of Vehicle Affiliation (PDF) for your convenience.
  • Complete the Termination of Affiliation Form (PDF)

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