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TLC eligibility requirements
Criteria for approval
Age: You must be at least 19 years old
Social Security Number: You must have a valid Social Security Number when you submit your application
Points on your license: No more than 6 points on your DMV license within a 15 month period back from your most recent violation date
Outstanding Tickets: No outstanding tickets, parking violations or fines
The requirements may vary from city to city.
TLC license checklist
1. Submit the TLC application
Fill out the online TLC license application.
2. Upgrade your license
Upgrade your driver's license to Class E or CDL, and request a certified abstract if your license is from out of state.
3. TLC medical exam
Take a quick, non-intrusive medical exam with a licensed physician.
4. Defensive Driving course
The TLC requires applicants to complete a Defensive Driving course with a TLC-approved course provider.
5. 24-hour FHV course
The TLC requires applicants to complete a 24-hour For Hire Vehicle (FHV) course with an exam administered at the end.
6. Drug test
All applicants must complete a drug test at a TLC-approved location.
7. Fingerprinting
The TLC requires all applicants be fingerprinted.
8. Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) course
The TLC requires all applicants to complete a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) course.
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