Click here to reference Section 10 of Hillsborough County Ordinance 17-22

To apply for a PVDL you will need the following:

• Complete the Application for a Public Vehicle Driver License
  • Be sure to answer all questions
  • The application must be signed
  • Click here to find the application. Click Vehicle for Hire – Forms – Public Vehicle Driver License Application
• Present application in person to HCTC located at 3011 University Center Drive, Suite 150 Tampa, Florida 33612
• Present original social security card, valid Florida Driver License, and 7 year DL transcript issued within 30 days
  of application *Non-U.S. Citizen must bring appropriate documentation of U.S. residency or citizenship
• Present signed Acknowledgement of Ordinance 17-22; Exhibit A. (included in application packet)
• Present signed Compliance Affidavit (included in application packet)
• Pay the $65.00 application fee at the time of application

ALL Handicab Operators/Drivers must complete and submit proof of certifications for the following within 30 days of obtaining a PVDL:

• Certified standard first aid course
• State certified standard CPR training course
• Defensive driving course

Important: All drivers issued PVDL’s to operate a handicab must maintain the required certifications listed above and must provide evidence or proof each year upon renewal.

After PVDL Application Has Been Submitted:

• Step 1: Present the transmittal form (provided by your HCTC representative) to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office I.D. Section located at 1238 Tech Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619. They will capture your photo and fingerprints. You will receive a letter from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) containing a QR code for payment of the $37.50 fingerprint processing fee. Upon payment completion, your fingerprints will be processed and background checks will be conducted.
• Step 2: Contact our office at (813) 635-5253 within 4-5 business days after your fingerprinting appointment. Upon approval, you will be directed to collect your PVDL badge from the Hillsborough County Tax Collector’s Office located at 2814 E. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL 33610.

All Vehicle for Hire Drivers must renew their PVDL annually.

To renew, you must submit an application for renewal along with your application fee. Click here to find the application. Click Vehicle for Hire – Forms – Public Vehicle Driver License Application

Drivers must notify the Hillsborough County Tax Collector (HCTC) when your personal address changes. Click here for more information about address changes.

If your PVDL is lost or stolen, please visit our North Tampa office to retrieve a new one. You will need to bring proof of identification (i.e. your current driver license). The fee for a replacement PVDL is $35.00.

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