How to Check TLC License Status?

The Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) issues licenses to vehicles and drivers providing commuting services in New York City.

TLC Vehicle License

The TLC issues license to following types of vehicles:

• Yellow Taxicabs: Yellow taxi cabs are yellow vehicles which can pick up passengers anywhere in New York City. Yellow cab vehicle owners must either own or lease a Yellow Taxicab Medallion.
• For-Hire Vehicles (FHVs) : For-Hire Vehicles provide pre-arranged service anywhere in New York City and are dispatched by TLC-licensed FHV bases.
• Green Cabs: Green cabs or Street-Hail Liveries (SHLs) are For-Hire Vehicles that are permitted to accept street-hails. In exchange, Street-Hail Liveries may not operate in the Hail Exclusionary Zone, south of West 110th St and East 96th St.
• Commuter Vans: Commuter vans are vehicles that transport between 9 and 20 passengers in preapproved zones for a flat rate. Commuter vans are operated by Commuter Van Authorities.
• Paratransit Vehicles License: Paratransit vehicles provide non-emergency transportation for passengers with disabilities.

You can check TLC Vehicle License Status of any vehicle using NYC Open Data. A tool for checking TLC Vehicle License status using Vehicle Identification Number, Vehicle License Number or DMW Vehicle Plate Number is also available at Openthedata.com