The Motor Vehicle Inspection Branch (MVI) monitors and regulates the vehicle-for-hire industry, including taxi cabs, limousines and wreckers.

Vehicle For Hire and Driver Certifications
The following forms and instructions apply to anyone seeking Vehicle For Hire and Driver Certifications.  The forms are in Adobe Acrobat format.  If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, you may download it free from Adobe by clicking here.

Driver Application (PDF 45K)
NEW Company Application (PDF 34K)
VFH Prohibited Activities (PDF 38K)
VFH Insurance Requirements (PDF 29K)
VFH Fees (PDF 21K)

All Duval County public school buses are inspected regularly pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 680.104. MVI also provides a comprehensive safety inspection, on privately owned vehicles, which includes steering components, brake systems, lights, horn and wipers for a nominal fee of $5.00.

Located at:                          

1251 Jesse St.
Jacksonville, FL 32206
Telephone: 904-630-0814

Office Hours: 8 a.m.to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday

Vehicle for hire regulation is governed by Chapter 220 of the Municipal Code and encompasses all aspects of the industry. Background checks are done on all owners, officers, directors, and drivers at both the local and state level. Taxi cabs are inspected every 120 days.

Additionally, MVI regulates Emergency and non-emergency medical transportation to include all ground and air (i.e. LifeFlight) emergency response vehicles. Regulation consists of all aspects of administration and safety. Ambulances are inspected for mechanical soundness as well as emergency response and readiness.