Passenger Vehicle

Motor Carriers

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The Passenger Section handles the processing of vehicles for various different types of intrastate for-hire passenger Certificates. Vehicle types include:

Buses
Transportation Network Company (TNC)
Disabled Person Vehicles
Limousine
Taxi

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PASSENGER CARRIER APPLICATION

General

Before applying for intrastate passenger authority, please read the instructions and applications.
An insurance carrier authorized to transact business in Kentucky must file a Form E, Uniform Motor Carrier Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability Certificate of Insurance with Motor Carriers before submitting an application. Liability coverage must be in compliance with KRS 281.655.
You must have at least one vehicle available before Motor Carriers will grant a certificate. All passenger vehicles require a county clerk-issued plate.
Complete all vehicle inspections by an automotive service technician and all nationwide criminal background checks before submitting the application.
For an approved listing of criminal background check companies Click Here.

If you have not yet applied for authority to operate as a passenger carrier, you may obtain an application and any necessary forms from the Forms Library Online and through the Division of Motor Carriers at (502) 564-1257.

AUTHORITY-SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING

1. Transportation Network Company (TNC) complete the following:

TC 95-627 Transportation Network Company Authority Application- Instructions are included.
Department Approved Driver Safety Training Courses

2. Taxicab Certificate completes the following:

TC 95-632 Taxicab Authority Application- Instructions are included.
Vehicles operating under a taxicab certificate may not be more than eight (8) regular seats.

3. Limousine Certificate complete the following:

TC 95-633 Limousine Authority Application– Instructions are included.
Vehicles operating under a limousine certificate may not be more than fifteen (15) regular seats.

4. Disabled Person’s Vehicle Certificate complete the following:

TC 95-594 Disabled Persons Vehicle Authority Application– Instructions are included.
Vehicles operating under a disabled person’s certificate must be ADA compliant and may not be more than fifteen (15) regular seats.
Note: Disabled Persons's Vehicles (DPV) must meet specifications set forth by 49 CFR part 38 which requires mobility aid accessibility and an integrated mechanical lift or ramp. If you have questions, please contact Motor Carriers.

5. Charter Bus Certificate complete the following:

TC 95-308 Charter Bus Authority Application– Instructions are included.
To obtain a USDOT number visit FMCSA at www.fmcsa.dot.gov
If an interstate carrier, authority is not required. To obtain Interstate Operating Authority, visit FMCSA at www.fmcsa.dot.gov.
International Registration Plan (IRP) will be required for all interstate vehicles with a gross weight over 26,001 lbs. or greater. KY IRP

Additional Passenger Documents (only used once a certificate has been granted)

To replace a lost, stolen, or damaged plate or decal please complete TC 95-628 Affidavit for Replacement of Passenger Credentials.

To update your company information, please complete TC 95-609 Passenger & Household Goods Change of Company Information.

6. Bus Certificate complete the following:

TC 95-631 Bus Authority Application- Instructions are included.

7. Utility Trailer Certificate complete the following:

TC 95-635 Kentucky Utility Trailer Authority Application
Submit a Form E, Uniform Motor Carrier Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability Certificate of Insurance. This comes directly from the insurance company.

8. Kentucky Drive-A-Way Certificate Complete the following

TC 95-634 Kentucky Drive-A-Way Authority Application

**Consumer Complaint:

Have a complaint about a passenger carrier, please complete TC 95-622 Consumer Complaint.

Please allow up to 14 business days for the processing of all applications.