Chicago Taxicab Medallion License Information
“Taxicab” means a public passenger vehicle licensed for hire at fare rates set by the City, which are recorded by a taximeter. A taxi may be hailed by customers on the street or prearranged. Taxis are driven by licensed public chauffeurs.
- 2025 Taxi License Renewal Instructions and Checklist
- Scheduled Taxicab Medallion License Renewal Appointments for January and February 2025
- Dates and Times of Taxi Vehicle Inspections
- Tool Kit for Taxi Medallion License Holders
- View the City of Chicago Taxicab Passenger Fare Placard
Taxicab License Fees & Taxes
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Taxicab Medallion License: $500/2-year term
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Ground Transportation Tax: $98/month
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Taxi Accessible Fund Fee: $22/month
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Taxi Chauffeur License: $40/2-year term
Ordinances and Rules
Forms
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Chicago Department of Aviation Contact Form to Report Concerns and complaints: flychicago.com/taxiincidentreport
Department of Finance Information
- Apple and Google QR Code to Download MPEA Tax Stamp App
- PV Notice 23-030 Chicago Business Direct Portal File Tax Returns and Pay Taxes & Fees
Notices and Information
- Approved Electronic Equipment
- Updated Process For Taxicab Medallion License Surrenders
- PV Notice 23-010 Taxicab Meter Reminders
- Taxi License Tool Kit
- TAP CARD DO'S & DON'TS
- Taxi Access Program Alert
Public Vehicle Licensee Information at The City of Chicago Data Portal
Explore the City of Chicago Data Portal at data.cityofchicago.org for information on BACP licensed public passenger vehicles. Published datasets include, but are not limited to, public passenger vehicles, public chauffeurs, taxi trips, transportation network provider (TNP) vehicles, TNP drivers, and TNP trips.
Taxicab Medallion License Transfer Prices 8/22/2007 to Present
Taxi Medallion Transfers Data is now available at the City of Chicago Data Portal. Click on the following links to access:
Public Vehicle Traffic Management Directives (and corresponding maps)
- Public Vehicle Traffic Management Directives (and corresponding maps) are published at BACP’s Public Vehicle Traffic Management Directives and Industry Notices webpage.
- Chicago’s OEMC (Office of Emergency Management and Communications), CPD (Chicago Police Department), and CDOT (Chicago Department of Transportation) collaboratively plan, design, and implement traffic management directives for large-scale events and venues to ensure that the effective movement of vehicles and pedestrians is secure and safe. The intent is for the public to safely and efficiently arrive and leave major and popular Chicago events and venues (including beaches). BACP (Business Affairs and Consumer Protection) facilitates dissemination of public vehicle traffic management directives by posting on its webpage and through BACP Public Vehicle Industry Notices.
- City of Chicago laws require public vehicle operators and public chauffeurs to follow and comply with Public Vehicle Traffic Management Directives. All public vehicle operators, including taxi, transportation network provider (TNP or ride-hail), livery, pedicab, and charter bus operators, should read and comply with City of Chicago Public Vehicle Traffic Management Directives.
- Questions or to sign up for BACP Public Vehicle Industry Notices, email BACPPV@cityofchicago.org.