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TLC New Driver Application Status

dpec-ucu7Transportation12 columns
THIS DATASET IS UPDATED SEVERAL TIMES PER DAY. TLC Driver application status check for applicants who had applied for a new TLC driver’s license. For more information and to upload missing requirements, visit www.nyc.gov/tlcup For historical/archived data of past application statuses, please see- https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Transportation/Historical-Driver-Application-Status/p32s-yqxq
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Quality

A96.5 / 100

From a 500-row sample across 12 columns.

completeness100/ 25% weight
consistency88/ 20% weight
accuracy100/ 20% weight
timeliness100/ 15% weight
usability95/ 20% weight

Related datasets

  • Historical Driver Application Status0.50
    joins onother_requirementsdrug_testapp_no+8
  • For Hire Vehicles (FHV) - Active Drivers0.36
    joins ontype
  • Medallion Drivers – Passenger Assistance Trained0.35
    joins ontype
  • Medallion Vehicles - Authorized0.34
    joins ontype
  • Medallion Vehicles - Inactive0.34
    joins on

Sample rows

app_notypeapp_datestatusfru_interview_scheduleddrug_testwav_coursedefensive_drivingdriver_exammedical_clearance_formother_requirementslastupdate
6151986HDR2026-09-04T00:00:00.000IncompleteNot ApplicableNeededNeededNeededNeededNeededFingerprints needed; Copy of DMV license needed2026-10-11T11:00:01.000

Columns

12 queryable · 12 profiled

The machine field names SoQL needs, with the publisher's own description of each.

FieldTypeDescriptionNullValues
app_nointegerThis is the number linked to your application. Once your application has been approved this will become your license number.0%615470761483056147050
typecategoricalThis is the classification of license you have applied for. HDR: Medallion /For-Hire Vehicle Operator. PDR: Paratransit Vehicle Operator. VDR: Commuter Van Vehicle Operator0%HDRPDRVDRof 3
app_datedatetimeThe date you submitted your application.0%2026-08-24T00:00:00.0002026-09-14T00:00:00.0002026-09-28T00:00:00.000
statuscategorical"Incomplete": Your application is missing requirements. "Pending Fitness Interview": Your application has been forwarded to the Fitness Review Unit for a Fitness Interview. "Denied": Your application has been denied. "Under Review": Your application is still being processed. "Approved - License Issued": Your application has been approved and your license will be mailed to the address provided on your application. Allow up to two weeks after approval for delivery.

Query this from your own app

GET /api/datasets/dpec-ucu7
GET /api/datasets/dpec-ucu7/quality
GET /api/datasets/dpec-ucu7/related
GET /api/columns?dataset=dpec-ucu7
type
  • Open Restaurants Inspections (Historical)0.33
  • Street Hail Livery (SHL) Permits0.32
  • Street Hail Livery (SHL) Drivers - Active0.32
    • 6156227
    HDR
    2026-10-10T00:00:00.000
    Incomplete
    Not Applicable
    Needed
    Needed
    Needed
    Needed
    Needed
    Fingerprints needed; Copy of DMV license needed
    2026-10-11T11:00:01.000
    6155475HDR2026-10-03T00:00:00.000IncompleteNot ApplicableNeededNeededNeededNeededCompleteCopy of DMV license needed2026-10-11T11:00:01.000
    6151944HDR2026-09-04T00:00:00.000Approved - License IssuedNot ApplicableCompleteCompleteCompleteCompleteCompleteNot Applicable2026-10-11T11:00:01.000
    6148100HDR2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Approved - License IssuedNot ApplicableCompleteCompleteCompleteCompleteCompleteNot Applicable2026-10-11T11:00:01.000
    6153166HDR2026-09-14T00:00:00.000IncompleteNot ApplicableNeededCompleteCompleteCompleteNeededFingerprints needed; Copy of DMV license needed2026-10-11T11:00:01.000
    6145992HDR2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Under ReviewNot ApplicableCompleteCompleteCompleteCompleteCompleteNot Applicable2026-10-11T11:00:01.000
    6151365HDR2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Approved - License IssuedNot ApplicableCompleteCompleteCompleteCompleteCompleteNot Applicable2026-10-11T11:00:01.000
    6150354HDR2026-08-20T00:00:00.000IncompleteNot ApplicableCompleteCompleteCompleteNeededNeededCopy of DMV license needed2026-10-11T11:00:01.000
    6155066HDR2026-09-30T00:00:00.000IncompleteNot ApplicableCompleteNeededCompleteNeededNeededNot Applicable2026-10-11T11:00:01.000
    0%
    IncompleteApproved - License Issue…Deniedof 5
    fru_interview_scheduleddateFitness Review Unit Interview: “Not Applicable” if no Fitness Review is necessary. OR If there is a date, a Fitness Interview has been scheduled. Watch your mail/email for more information.0%Not Applicable10/06/202609/03/2026of 5
    drug_testcategoricalDrug testing is required for Medallion and FHV TLC driver’s licenses. "Needed": You must take and pass a drug test at an approved testing facility. “Not Applicable”: If you applied for a Paratransit or Commuter Van license you do not need to take a TLC Drug Test. “Complete”: Your drug test information has been received and updated in your TLC record.0%NeededCompleteNot Applicableof 3
    wav_coursecategoricalWheelchair Accessible Vehicle Training (WAV) is a requirement for those who apply for a Medallion or For-Hire Vehicle driver’s license. “Needed”: You must take the Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Training Course within 90 days from the date you submitted your application. “Not Applicable”: If you applied for a Paratransit or Commuter Van license you will not need to take this training. “Complete”: Your WAV training information has been received and updated in your TLC record.0%CompleteNeededNot Applicableof 3
    defensive_drivingcategoricalA NYS certified 6 hour Defensive Driving Course is a requirement to receive your TLC license.0%CompleteNeededNot Applicableof 3
    driver_examcategoricalUpon Completion of TLC Driver Training (Taxi School), you will need to take and pass a final exam. Passing score is 70%. “Needed”: Your TLC Driver Exam information is not in our system. If you have not taken your TLC Driver Exam please do so. “Not Applicable”: If you applied for a Paratransit or Commuter Van license you will not need to take this exam. “Complete”: Your TLC Driver Exam information has been received and updated in your TLC record0%NeededCompleteNot Applicableof 3
    medical_clearance_formcategoricalA Medical Clearance form from a licensed medical doctor is a requirement for those who apply for a Medallion or a For-Hire Vehicle driver’s license. If the entry is: “Needed”: Your Medical Clearance form is not in our system. If you have not been medically cleared by a licensed medical doctor please do so immediately. “Not Applicable”: If you applied for a Paratransit or Commuter Van license you will not need to take this step as it is covered by your 19A status. “Complete”: Your Medical Clearan0%NeededCompleteNot Applicableof 3
    other_requirementscategoricalThis field is for miscellaneous items that may need more sensitive information. Visit www.nyc.gov/tlcup for more information and to upload missing requirements. “Not Applicable”: “Other requirements” do not apply to you at this time.0%Fingerprints needed; Cop…Not ApplicableCopy of DMV license need…of 8
    lastupdatedatetimeLatest Updated Date0%2026-10-11T11:00:01.000of 1