Taxi Permits

The operation of Taxis and issuance of Taxi Driver Permits are regulated by the City of Cold Lake in accordance with Taxi Bylaw #760-PL-22. City of Cold Lake Taxi Driver Permit Application forms are available at City Hall or online. To fill out your application and pay the associated fee online, please CLICK HERE.

To apply for a Taxi Driver Permit, you will require the following information:

• One I.D. photo that is 1 ½” high X 1 3/8” wide
• A Criminal Record Check (obtained from the RCMP Detachment)
• A Driver’s Abstract (Can be obtained from Tri Town Registries)
• Class IV driver’s license (for photocopying purposes)
• A letter of employment from the taxi company you will be working for

The completed application form and all supporting documentation will be reviewed by a Community Peace Officer in accordance with the requirements specified in Section 5 of the Taxi Bylaw.

If your application is approved, we will contact you within seven (7) to 10days. Permits are valid for 365 days from the date of issuance.

If your application is declined, a letter will be provided stating why your application does not meet the requirements of the Bylaw. The appeals process is outlined in Section 6 of the Bylaw.

Taxi Registration

All vehicles operated as taxis in the City of Cold Lake must meet the requirements outlined in the taxi Bylaw, and must provide an Out of Province Vehicle Inspection Certificate (OPVIC). If requested, the City will provide a letter to the taxi driver of the request for the driver to obtain an OPVIC. All vehicles operated as taxis must be registered with the City of Cold Lake and carry a valid registration sticker issued by the City on the windshield. Registration stickers are free to request from the City. Please see the Taxi Bylaw for further information.

For additional information please contact the Planning and Development department at 780-594-4494 or planning@coldlake.com