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License Required:
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A Public Passenger Vehicle Driver License is required of every person driving a public passenger vehicle, as defined under s. 100-3-21, MCO, including any person driving a vehicle used for the transportation of elderly or handicapped persons, regardless of whether the vehicle is licensed or otherwise regulated by the state of Wisconsin as a human service vehicle for the transportation of elderely or handicapped persons. See s. 100-54-1-a, MCO.
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View License Application.
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License Period:
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Biennial. New licenses granted in odd-numbered years expire on October 31 of the following odd-numbered year. New licenses granted in even-numbered years expire on October 31 of the following even-numbered year. (Example: a new license granted on any date in 2009 will expire on October 31, 2011.)
Renewal licenses expire 2 years from the expiration date of the license being renewed.
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License Fee:
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$75 (New); $50 (Renewal), payable at the time of license application. Make checks payable to: CITY OF MILWAUKEE.
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License Requirements:
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- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
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- Applicants must submit with the license application 2 recent passport-sized, full-face photographs, one of which shall be attached to the license if issued.
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- Applicants must comply with the fingerprinting requirements of the Milwauee Police Department.
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View Fingerprinting Requirements.
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View Defensive Driving Course Schedule.
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View PPV Driver Test Study Guide.
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View List of Training Program Providers.
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License Issuance:
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If there are no objections from the Milwaukee Police Department based on the findings of the required investigation of the criminal history of an applicant, and provided the applicant has complied with all other licensing requirements, the license is issued by the License Division and mailed to the applicant.
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View Common Council & Committee Calendars.
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If the Milwaukee Police Department files an objection to the issuance of a license, the applicant is scheduled to appear before the Public Safety Committee of the Common Council in order for a hearing to be conducted regarding the granting or denial of an applicant's license. The decision of the Public Safety Committee is a recommendation that must first be approved by the full Common Council at its next regularly scheduled meeting in order for a license to be issued.
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View Information related to Appearance before Public Safety Committee.
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Disqualification:
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If the Common Council denies a new or renewal PPV license application based on information reported by the Milwaukee Police Department relating to the criminal history of the applicant, the applicant can not reapply for the same license within 12 months of the date the license application was denied by the Common Council.
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License Fee Refund:
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If an PPV license application is withdrawn or denied, the license applicant is eligible for a refund in the amount of $25 (New) or $10 (Renewal), provided the refund is requested no later than one year from the date of withdrawal or denial of the application.
If a license is not issued, the refund must be requested no later than one year from the date of application, unless the license has been granted, in which case no later than one year from the date of granting of the license.
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Duplicate License Fee:
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The fee for a duplicate license is $10.
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License holders must present to the License Division current photo-identification in an approved form.
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Applicants must resubmit with the duplicate license request 2 recent passport-sized, full-face photographs, one of which shall be attached to the license when reissued.
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View Approved Forms of Photo ID.
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License Regulations:
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Regulations related to Public Passenger Vehicles Drivers are established in Chapter 100, Milwaukee Code of Ordinances, and are available online at http://www.milwaukee.gov/ordinances or can be purchased from the Legislative Reference Bureau in City Hall, Room B-11.
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View PPV Driver Regulations Pamphlet.
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| Taxicab Permits |
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Permit Required:
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A Public Passenger Vehicle Permit is required of every public passenger vehicle, as defined under s. 100-3-21, MCO, operating on the streets of the city of Milwaukee, excepting vehicles licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation as human service vehicles as described in ch. Trans 301, Adm. Code; and shuttle vehicles authorized by Milwaukee County to provide in-county shuttle service for General Mitchell International Airport under s. 4.05(4), Milwaukee County Code. See s. 100-50-1-a, MCO.
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View Permit Application.
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Permit Period:
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Updated! Effective January 1, 2009, annual permit period expiring October 30.
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Permit Fee:
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Updated! Effective January 1, 2009, $175 (new), $100 (renewal), payable at the time of permit application. Make checks payable to: CITY OF MILWAUKEE.
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Permit Requirements:
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No new public passenger permits for taxicabs may be issued, except when a permit holder applies to change his or her legal entity, such as by incorporating or forming a partnership; or when a permit holder applies to transfer ownership of a permit to another person.
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- Effective January 1, 2007, no new or renewal public passenger permits for taxicabs may be issued for motor vehicles of model years greater than 10 years old at the time of application and no public passenger permits for taxicabs shall be transferred to any motor vehicles of model years greater than 10 years old at the time of replacement.
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- Motor vehicles relating to public passenger permits for taxicabs which do not meet the age of vehicle restriction (model years 1996 or older), may after January 1, 2007, continue to operate as taxicabs until the public passenger vehicle permits expire on November 30, 2007, or until such time the permits are transferred to replacement vehicles or other owners, whichever occur first.
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- Applicants must comply with the fingerprinting requirements of the Milwauee Police Department.
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View Fingerprinting Requirements.
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- Before being issued PPV permits, applicants must first receive an inspection sticker indicating that their vehicles have been thoroughly inspected by the Milwaukee Police Department and found to be in safe condition.
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View Vehicle Inspection Information.
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Permit Issuance:
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Every new and renewal public passenger vehicle permit application to operate a taxicab must be granted by the Common Council, after first receiving a recommendation from the Public Saftey Committee related to the granting or denial of the permit. If the permit is granted by the Common Council, and provided the applicant has complied with all other permit requirements, the permit is issued by the License Division and mailed to the applicant.
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View Common Council & Committee Calendars.
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If the Milwaukee Police Department files a criminal history investigation report, the contents of which could form a basis for the denial or nonrenewal of the permit, the applicant is scheduled to appear before the Public Safety Committee of the Common Council in order for a hearing to be conducted regarding the granting or denial of the permit. The decision of the Public Safety Committee is a recommendation that must first be approved by the full Common Council at its next regularly scheduled meeting in order for a permit to be issued.
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View Information related to Appearance before Public Safety Committee.
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Disqualification:
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If the Common Council denies a new or renewal PPV permit application based on information reported by the Milwaukee Police Department relating to the criminal history of the applicant, the applicant can not reapply for a public passenger vehicle permit within 12 months of the date the permit application was denied by the Common Council.
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Permit Fee Refund:
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If an PPV permit application is withdrawn or denied, the permit applicant is eligible for a refund in the amount of $75, provided the refund is requested no later than one year from the date of withdrawal or denial of the application.
If a permit is not issued, the refund must be requested no later than one year from the date of application, unless the permit has been granted, in which case no later than one year from the date of granting of the permit.
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Duplicate Permit Fee:
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View Approved Forms of Photo ID.
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Permit Regulations:
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Regulations related to Public Passenger Vehicles permits are established in Chapter 100 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances, and are available online at http://www.milwaukee.gov/ordinances or can be purchased from the Legislative Reference Bureau in City Hall, Room B-11.
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View PPV Driver Regulations Pamphlet.
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Luxury Limousine Permits
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Permit Required:
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A Public Passenger Vehicle Permit is required of every public passenger vehicle, as defined under s. 100-3-21, MCO, operating on the streets of the city of Milwaukee, excepting vehicles licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation as human service vehicles as described in ch. Trans 301, Adm. Code; and shuttle vehicles authorized by Milwaukee County to provide in-county shuttle service for General Mitchell International Airport under s. 4.05(4), Milwaukee County Code. See s. 100-50-1-a, MCO.
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View Permit Application.
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Permit Period:
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Updated! Effective January 1, 2009, annual permit period expiring April 30.
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Permit Fee:
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Updated! Effective January 1, 2009, $175 (new), $100 (renewal) payable at the time of permit application. Make checks payable to: CITY OF MILWAUKEE.
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Vehicle Definition:
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"Luxury Limousine" means a category of for-hire, unmetered, unmarked ground transportation vehicles soley engaged in the business of carrying passengers on a prereserved basis only and which meets the definition of one of the following classifications:
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Stretched limousine, which is a luxury custom motor vehicle whose chassis and wheelbase have been altered, whether at the time of manufacture or after, beyond the length of the manufacturer's original specifications for the vehicle and which has safety features that comply with all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards.
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- Executive sedan, which is a luxury production 4-door sedan, van or sports utility vehicle that may have custom nonproduction features and which is of a make and model approved for use by the Common Council.
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View List of Approved Vehicles.
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Permit Requirements:
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Depending upon the passenger-carrying capacity of the vehicle for which a public passenger vehicle permit is sought, the vehicle may be classified as either a stretched limousine, an executive sedan limousine, or a shuttle vehicle.
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View Classification Flowchart.
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- Applicants must comply with the fingerprinting requirements of the Milwauee Police Department.
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View Fingerprinting Requirements.
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- Before being issued PPV permits, applicants must first receive an inspection sticker indicating that their vehicles have been thoroughly inspected by the Milwaukee Police Department and found to be in safe condition.
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View Vehicle Inspection Information.
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Permit Issuance:
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Every new and renewal public passenger vehicle permit application to operate a taxicab must be granted by the Common Council, after first receiving a recommendation from the Public Saftey Committee related to the granting or denial of the permit. If the permit is granted by the Common Council, and provided the applicant has complied with all other permit requirements, the permit is issued by the License Division and mailed to the applicant.
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View Common Council & Committee Calendars.
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If the Milwaukee Police Department files a criminal history investigation report, the contents of which could form a basis for the denial or nonrenewal of the permit, the applicant is scheduled to appear before the Public Safety Committee of the Common Council in order for a hearing to be conducted regarding the granting or denial of the permit. The decision of the Public Safety Committee is a recommendation that must first be approved by the full Common Council at its next regularly scheduled meeting in order for a permit to be issued.
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View Information related to Appearance before Public Safety Committee.
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Disqualification:
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If the Common Council denies a new or renewal PPV permit application based on information reported by the Milwaukee Police Department relating to the criminal history of the applicant, the applicant can not reapply for a public passenger vehicle permit within 12 months of the date the permit application was denied by the Common Council.
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Permit Fee Refund:
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If an PPV permit application is withdrawn or denied, the permit applicant is eligible for a refund in the amount of $75, provided the refund is requested no later than one year from the date of withdrawal or denial of the application.
If a permit is not issued, the refund must be requested no later than one year from the date of application, unless the permit has been granted, in which case no later than one year from the date of granting of the permit.
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Duplicate Permit Fee:
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View Approved Forms of Photo ID.
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Permit Regulations:
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Regulations related to Public Passenger Vehicles permits are established in Chapter 100 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances, and are available online at http://www.milwaukee.gov/ordinances or can be purchased from the Legislative Reference Bureau in City Hall, Room B-11.
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View PPV Driver Regulations Pamphlet.
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| Other Vehicle Permits |
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Permit Required:
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A Public Passenger Vehicle Permit is required of every public passenger vehicle, as defined under s. 100-3-21, MCO, operating on the streets of the city of Milwaukee, excepting vehicles licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation as human service vehicles as described in ch. Trans 301, Adm. Code; and shuttle vehicles authorized by Milwaukee County to provide in-county shuttle service for General Mitchell International Airport under s. 4.05(4), Milwaukee County Code. See s. 100-50-1-a, MCO.
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View Permit Application for:
Handicapped & Elderly
Horse & Surrey Livery
Shuttle Vehicle
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Permit Period:
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Updated! Effective January 1, 2009, annual permit period expiring April 30.
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Permit Fee:
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Updated! Effective January 1, 2009, $175 (new), $100 (renewal) payable at the time of permit application. Make checks payable to: CITY OF MILWAUKEE.
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Vehicle Definitions:
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"Handicapped & Elderly Vehicle" means a vehicle for hire, other than a taxicab or public mass transportation vehicle, which is especially suited for the transportation of handicapped or elderly persons who by reason of physical or mental infirmity or age cannot be transported on public mass transportation vehicles.
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"Horse & Surrey Livery" means a horse-drawn surrey for hire.
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"Shuttle Vehicle" means a privately owned vehicle which is soley engaged in the business of carrying passengers in either a:
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Group travel service for hire on a prereserved basis only, provided that the vehicle has a passenger-carrying capacity of 11 or more persons, excluding the driver. "Passenger-carrying capacity" is the seating capacity of the vehicle which has been specified by the manufacturer, or established by the chief of police upon visual inspection of the vehicle.
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Permit Requirements:
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- Horse & Surrey Livery pemit applicants are required to provide contact information of a licensed veterinarian whom will be kept on call to administer veterinary services to the applicant's horses whenever the horse and surryey livery service is operating.
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View Fingerprinting Requirements.
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View Vehicle Inspection Information.
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Permit Issuance:
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Every new and renewal public passenger vehicle permit application to operate a taxicab must be granted by the Common Council, after first receiving a recommendation from the Public Saftey Committee related to the granting or denial of the permit. If the permit is granted by the Common Council, and provided the applicant has complied with all other permit requirements, the permit is issued by the License Division and mailed to the applicant.
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View Common Council & Committee Calendars.
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If the Milwaukee Police Department files a criminal history investigation report, the contents of which could form a basis for the denial or nonrenewal of the permit, the applicant is scheduled to appear before the Public Safety Committee of the Common Council in order for a hearing to be conducted regarding the granting or denial of the permit. The decision of the Public Safety Committee is a recommendation that must first be approved by the full Common Council at its next regularly scheduled meeting in order for a permit to be issued.
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View Information related to Appearance before Public Safety Committee.
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Disqualification:
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If the Common Council denies a new or renewal PPV permit application based on information reported by the Milwaukee Police Department relating to the criminal history of the applicant, the applicant can not reapply for a public passenger vehicle permit within 12 months of the date the permit application was denied by the Common Council.
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Permit Fee Refund:
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If an PPV permit application is withdrawn or denied, the permit applicant is eligible for a refund in the amount of $75, provided the refund is requested no later than one year from the date of withdrawal or denial of the application.
If a permit is not issued, the refund must be requested no later than one year from the date of application, unless the permit has been granted, in which case no later than one year from the date of granting of the permit.
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Duplicate Permit Fee:
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View Approved Forms of Photo ID.
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Permit Regulations:
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Regulations related to Public Passenger Vehicles permits are established in Chapter 100 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances, and are available online at http://www.milwaukee.gov/ordinances or can be purchased from the Legislative Reference Bureau in City Hall, Room B-11.
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View PPV Driver Regulations Pamphlet.
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