Obtaining a Permit
The Vehicle for Hire Permit is issued by the Police Department following successful completion of the application process. The applicant should follow these steps:
- Applicant requests a permit application from City of Napa collections. Applicant must complete the Special Permits Application Form (PDF) from City of Napa collections. The application is available at:
City Hall
Collections Window
955 School Street
Napa, CA 94559 - Applicant should read the application and realize their criminal history will be checked which includes a Live Scan (Fingerprints). If they falsify the application in any way their permit will be denied. Any convictions must be stated.
- Applicant pays fees to City of Napa Collections.
- Applicant calls Napa Police Department Records Bureau at 707-257-9573 and secures an appointment for a Live Scan (fingerprints). Call Sergeant Andrew Hess at 707-258-7885 or email Andrew Hess to schedule an appointment. (Note: sometimes the interview/Live Scan cannot be scheduled for several days due to other conflicts.)
- Applicant must possess a valid, current California Drivers License and must present it at the time of the interview with Napa Police. (Any form of official identification will do, so we can conduct a complete background check) To work as a Vehicle for Hire operator in California, applicant must possess a California Driver’s License upon employment.
- Applicant will give Napa Police permission to conduct a Criminal History background check. All previously used names (AKA) must be provided.