VI TAXICAB COMMISSION
ST. CROIX DISTRICT OFFICE
3274 Estate Richmond, St. Croix, USVI 00820
Tel: (340) 773-1561
ST. THOMAS / ST. JOHN DISTRICT OFFICE
8201 Subbase Suite 1, St. Thomas, USVI 00802
Tel: (340) 693-4211
ABOUT US
The Commission is charged with the responsibility for the continuance, further development, and improvement of taxicab passenger service within the Virgin Islands and the overall regulation of taxicabs, taxicab companies, and taxicab associations. Our goal is to ensure the best possible passenger service for residents and visitors. If you have a compliment or complaint, please let us know.
SERVICES
BADGE (NEW and RENEWAL)
TRANSACTION FEE: $100.00 per year (+ $5 Late Fee per month); Replacement Fee: $20.00 for Remaining Year(s)
Driver’s LicenseTwo (2) – Passport size picturesProof of Citizenship (Passport, Permanent Residency Card, etc.)Proof of Residency (Utility Bill with your Name and Physical Address, Property Tax, Deed, etc.)ID BadgeNote: If you are not a current operator and wish to renew your badge, you must also provide a Police Record and Traffic Record.
BUSINESS LICENSE (NEW and RENEWAL)
TRANSACTION FEE: $130.00 per year
Medallion Card (Certificate of Entitlement)Police RecordTraffic RecordProof of Vehicle Insurance and RegistrationTax Clearance Letter from Internal Revenue Bureau.CERTIFICATE OF ENTITLEMENT (NEW and RENEWAL)
FEE: $50.00 per Driver; Replacement: $80.00
Picture IDAffidavit of Incident (type written and notarized)CHANGE OF VEHICLE
TRANSACTION FEE: $60.00
Complete Change of Vehicle FormComplete Authorization to Register FormProof of Vehicle Insurance & RegistrationOcean Carrier’s Bill of Lading (if applicable).License PlateFORMS
CO-OWNERSHIP of MEDALLION
TRANSACTION FEE: $330.00 per Intended Owner(s)
Letter of Intent from Medallion Owner. (Must be type-written and notarized)Picture ID of Each Intended Owner(s) and Social Security CardProof of Citizenship of Each Intended Owner(s)Police Record of Each Intended Owner(s)Traffic Record of Each Intended Owner(s)Three (3) Personal Character Reference Letters. (Each letter must be type-written and notarized).FINAL ADJUDICATION of PROBATE (Transfer of Medallion)
TRANSACTION FEE: Varies per Intended Recipient(s)
Official Copy of Death Certificate of Medallion Owner (Certified)Picture ID of Intended Recipient(s)Police Record of Intended Recipient(s)Proof of Citizenship of Intended Recipient(s)Traffic Record of Intended Recipient(s)Social Security Card of Intended Recipient(s)Three (3) Personal Character Reference Letters of Intended Recipient(s). (Each letter must be type-written and notarized).LEASE AGREEMENT: NEW and EXTENSION
TRANSACTION FEE: $75.00 in Year 1; $120.00 in Year 2, $165 in Year 3, $210 in Year 4, $255 in Year 5
Lease Agreement Form (Must be type-written and notarized)Police Record (Leasee)Traffic Record (Leasee)FORMSLease Agreement
MEDALLION: REPLACEMENT
TRANSACTION FEE: $1,050.00
Police Report detailing Medallion was Lost, Stolen, Destroyed, or Mutilated Form30-Days Waiting PeriodAffidavit of Lost, Stolen, Destroyed, or Mutilated Form from VITCCLetter stating what happened to the Medallion (Type-written and notarized).MEDALLION: SALE
TRANSACTION FEE: $185.00 (Seller); $60.00 (Buyer)
Seller’s Intent to Sell Letter (Type-written and notarized). Must include Full Name, Address of Seller and Buyer, Medallion Number, and AmountPolice Record (Buyer)Proof of Citizenship (Buyer)Three (3) Personal Character Reference Letters of Intended Recipient(s). (Each letter must be type-written and notarized)Social Security Card (Buyer)Traffic Record (Buyer).MEDALLION: TRANSFER
TRANSACTION FEE: $185.00
Intent to Transfer Letter (Type-written and notarized). Must include Full Name, Address of Owner and Intended Recipient, and Medallion NumberPicture ID of Each Intended Recipient(s)Police Record of Each Intended Recipient(s)Proof of Citizenship of Each Intended Recipient(s)Social Security Card of Each Intended Recipient(s)Traffic Record of Each Intended Recipient(s)Three (3) Personal Character Reference Letters. (Each letter must be type-written and notarized).RETRIEVAL OF LICENSE PLATES
TRANSACTION FEE: $130.00; Rescind of a Written Request; +$100.00;
Owner’s Disabled/Incapacitated Form: +$20.00 per transaction
Form must be fully completed and signed by Owner.If Owner is disabled or incapacitated, an agent can be assigned to perform a single transaction. Form must be fully completed and notarized (no exceptions).Note: All services are inclusive of all forms and administrative fees.
ACCEPTED PAYMENTS
- CASH (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 3:00 P.M. DAILY)
- DEBIT/CREDIT CARD
- MONEY ORDER
- CERTIFIED CHECK
- PERSONAL CHECK
PAYABLE TO: VIRGIN ISLANDS TAXICAB COMMISSION
Announcements
- By: Admin
- Date: November 12, 2020
Medallion Auction for Veterans
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- By: Admin
- Date: September 9, 2019
Immediate Press Announcement
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- By: Admin
- Date: August 30, 2019
Hiring: Taxicab Commission Law Enforcement
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- By: Admin
- Date: July 9, 2019
Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission Special Meeting
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- By: Admin
- Date: June 7, 2019
Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission Meetings
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- By: Admin
- Date: May 22, 2019
Taxi Cab Commission Office Closed Dates
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Rules & Regulations
259 – 1 Purpose and Construction of Regulations.
These Rules and Regulations are promulgated pursuant to Title 3,Chapter 15, Section 259 of the Virgin Islands Code, herein referred to as “the statute”.
These rules and regulations are intended to establish uniform and coordinated procedures for the administration of the statute. The interpretation and application of these Rules and Regulations shall be consistent with the policies and mandates of the statute and construed to secure the just, speedy and inexpensive determination of every controversy and matter before the Virgin Islands Taxicab Division.
259 – 2 DEFINITIONS
As used herein, except when the context otherwise dearly requires:
a) Medallion: The instrument whereby a person, company, corporation or partnership owns a taxi business within the Virgin Islands.
b) Taxi: A vehicle, other than a public bus, which has been licensed by the Taxicab Division to provide transportation, including tours, to the general public for a fare.
c) Medallion Accessories: Documents necessary for the operation of a taxi which shall be in the possession of the taxi operator whenever
• on duty. They include:
a. Certificate of Entitlement
b. Identification badge
c. Taxi operator’s license
d. Vehicle registration
d) Administrative Hearing: The mechanism by which the Executive Director will make determinations pertaining to complaints of violations of the law, rules and regulations governing the Taxi Industry.
e) Lease: A contract, approved by the Executive Director, providing for the use of a medallion owner’s (lessor) Taxi plates and Certificate of Entitlement by a Taxi operator (lessee) for a specified period of time in exchange for rent.
f) Tour: A trip conducted by a taxi operator with visits to places of established Interest for a minimum of two hours for a fare.
g) Taxi Contract: An agreement between medallion owner(s) and another party for the purpose of providing taxi service, with the approval of the Taxi Division.
h) Severe Violations: Any act of violence or the threat thereof, and shall Include the third offense of the same nature; or, any act triable as a misdemeanor or felony.
259 – 61 Administrative Hearings
Administrative hearings are authorized by Title 3, Chapter 15, Section 259, Subsection (g) (8) of the Virgin Islands Code.
The Executive Director shall conduct Administrative Hearings for the purpose of making determinations of complaints and to impose administrative fines and/or penalties for violations of the Rules and Regulations governing the Taxi industry.
PROCEDURE:
a) Administrative hearings shall be conducted by the Executive Director.
b) A medallion owner and/or taxi operator shall answer, as directed, all communications from the Taxicab Division, and shall answer all pertinent questions directed to him/her at any hearing. When his/ her presence is required, he/she shall bring his/her taxi’s operator’s badge, license and Certificate Of Entitlement with him/her.
c) Prior notice and the opportunity for a fair hearing will be provided any person accused of violating these Rules and Regulations. Failure to respond to initial notification will result in the issuance of a subpoena by the Taxicab Division.
d) A respondent is entitles to legal counsel at any hearing.
e) Any person aggrieved by any decision of the hearing officer, may within ten (10) days following the notice of such decision, file an appeal for review with the Territorial Court of the Virgin Islands.
f) Any person willfully failing to pay a fine or appear before the Executive Director shall be subject to an administrative fine or penalty not to exceed $1000.00 or the revocation of the operator’s badge and automobile for hire plates.
g) Medallion Accessories are subject to revocation or suspension after a third offense by a taxi operator, except in cases where the
Contact Us
ST. CROIX
#3274 Estate Richmond
Christiansted, VI 00820
Tel: 340-773-1561
Our St. Croix office is located inside the Property & Procurement building in Richmond, next door to the Charles Harwood Hospital.
HOURS OF OPERATION
OFFICE: Monday – Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
CASHIER: 8:00am-3:00pm
Closed on Holidays
ST. THOMAS
8201 Subbase, Suite 1
St. Thomas, VI 00802
Tel: 340-693-4211 Fax: 340-693-4212
Located inside the Property & Procurement building in Subbase, across from the tennis courts.