City of San Rafael

Municipal Code Reference:

City of San Rafael Municipal Code Chapter 10.84 TOW CAR BUSINESS AND OPERATORS

Procedure:

Complete the application below and attach the following information:

(1) The type of ownership of the tow car business, i.e., whether individual, partnership, corporation, etc.;
(2) The names, addresses of the owners of the business and if such owner is a corporation, of the officers of such corporation;
(3) The name and style under which the business is to be conducted;
(4) The business address and telephone number of the business;
(5) The names and residence addresses of all employees of the business and the nature of their employment;
(6) A schedule of rates to be charged for towing services, which rates shall be approved by the city council;
(7) Such other information as the chief of police deems necessary in connection with the application, including violations of law;
(8) A deposit equal to the amount of the annual business license fee, plus a fee for the processing of the application. The amount of said fee shall be set by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 1166 § 1 (part), 1974).
(9) Payment for the permit fee in an amount established by the City Council.

Necessary Forms:

Permit Application        Checklist and Perjury Form    

For this permit you must obtain a City Business License in addition to the Towing Permit.  Follow this link to determine what type of business license you require.
For this permit, your business location must be pre-approved by the City of San Rafael Planning Department.  Take the completed packet to the Community Development Department on the Third Floor of City Hall to determine if the location you have selected is zoned for the business you wish to conduct prior to making an appointment with the SRPD Regulatory Services Officer.

Fees:

The current fee for this permit is $574.00.  There will be an additional charge of $76.00  for fingerprinting for this permit.

Contact information: 

Regulatory Services Officer    415.485.3196