Sec. 20-148. Application for required certificate
Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 20-148 (2026)
Sec. 20-148. Application for required certificateLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Any owner of a taxicab, including owners who are also drivers, shall not drive or allow the same to be driven within the County, on or off-duty, unless such owner has a valid certificate for each such taxicab issued under the provisions of this Division.
(b)
Application for a certificate to authorize the use of a vehicle as a taxicab shall be made under oath by the prospective certificate holder to the Director upon a form provided by the Director. The applicant shall provide the following information:
(1)
The full name and the home and business address and telephone numbers of the applicant. If the applicant is a corporation, a certified copy of the articles of incorporation shall be provided.
(2)
The trade name and the telephone number(s) under which the applicant does, or proposes to do, business.
(3)
A sworn statement of the financial status and responsibility of the applicant including evidence of the ability to acquire and maintain the vehicle(s) for which the certificates and registration authority is sought.
(4)
Each criminal conviction, guilty plea, or plea of nolo contendere of the applicant, or agents or officers of the applicant.
(5)
The names of all drivers, their license numbers, and home addresses.
(6)
The ownership, seating capacity, design and proposed color scheme, and make and serial number of each vehicle.
(7)
The make and number of each meter in each vehicle.
(8)
The nature and location of depots, terminals, and garages to be used, if any.
(9)
A description of the communications system to be used, if any.
(10)
The specific experience of the applicant in the transportation of passengers for hire.
(11)
Description of service(s) to be rendered, including time(s) of operation.
(12)
Evidence of insurance as set forth hereinafter.
(13)
A copy of the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration vehicle registration indicating new certificate holder as owner of the taxicab.
(14)
A Certificate of Good Standing from the State of Maryland.
(15)
A copy of any contract, fee structure, leasing or rental rates or other operating agreement between a certificate holder and driver. The certificate holder or applicant shall provide to the Director within three (3) business days any change in such document provided.
(16)
Such other information as the Director may require in order to administer these regulations.