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Instructions

  • Fees may be combined onto one check payable to the City of Cedar Rapids Treasurer.
  • Return applications, payments, and any required supporting documents to:

    City of Cedar Rapids Clerk's Office
    City Hall / Veterans Memorial Building, 3rd Floor
    50 2nd Avenue Bridge
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Need Assistance?
Please contact the City Clerk's Office.

Requirements Fee Description and Instructions
Business Application $30.00 Same form is used for new license and for license renewals.

Required Attachments:
  • Zoning Certificate received from the Building Department
  • Copy of lease and/or rental agreement, if applicable
Driver Application $8.00 Same form is used for new license and for license renewals.

Required: 3 photos
  • (chest/head shot looking at the camera);
  • dimensions: 2 1/2" x 3 1/2"

Please visit the Iowa Department of Transportation, Office of Driver Services website for information on obtaining an Iowa Chauffeur's License.

Criminal History Records
Check Request Form


$12.00

$13.00

$15.00		 The City will submit this completed form to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation.

Email request sent

Postal request sent

Fax request sent
Vehicle License


$31.50


$24.00

$16.50

$9.00		 Taxicab / Limousine / Shuttle Vehicle License (expires on June 30 of each year)

for renewal of license or new license issued in July, August, or September

for new license issued in October, November, or December

for new license issued in January, February, or March

for new license issued in April, May, or June
Certificate of Insurance n/a Required for Taxicab / Limousine / Shuttle Vehicle License

In order for an insurance policy to be approved by the City Attorney it must meet the requirements of the City Council. These requirements are as follows:
  • An original policy or certificate of insurance with an original penned signature of the agent writing the policy. No typed or stamped signatures will be accepted.
  • The name, address, and phone number of the agent signing the policy must be typed under his/her signature.
  • A copy of a Power of Attorney or some other document (copy of insurance license) showing the agent's authority to sign for the insurance company must be attached to the policy.
  • Minimum limits of liability:
    • Personal Injury/One Person $250,000
    • Personal Injury/All Persons $250,000
    • Property Damage $250,000
      or
    • Combined single limit in the amount of $250,000
  • Must state on certificate: "Before a policy may be suspended or cancelled, the City Clerk's Office of the City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, must receive 10 days prior written notice of such proposed suspension or cancellation."
  • The year, make, and VIN number of the vehicle being covered should be listed on the insurance certificate.
  • The effective dates of the policy must cover the full term of the license which is July 1st to June 30th.
  • The City of Cedar Rapids and its employees are named as additional insureds.