New Permit Requirements

Permit Documents

Permit Requirements Checklist

• Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Certificate  

  Document

  PUC/TCP Permit

  (not applicable for Courtesy Operators) 
  All commercial charter operating companies must hold a valid PUC Permit from the PUC in order to work legally in California.

• Operating Permit
  An operating permit is required for dropping off or picking up passengers at JWA.

  • Charter Operators must read and sign the Charter Permit  

    Document

    Charter Operating Permit

  • Courtesy Operators must read and sign the Courtesy Permit  

    Document

    Courtesy Operating Permit
  • Door-to-Door licenses are not currently being accepted. Door-to-Door Operators that would like to operate as a Charter Operator are required to obtain to hold a TCP permit with the PUC, and must read and sign the Charter Permit.
• Security Deposit
  All applicants must submit a security deposit when applying for a JWA Operating Permit.
  • Your required deposit is calculated with this formula:
    Number of Monthly Trips × 3 months × $3
    Use our security deposit calculator to see what your required security deposit will be.
    The required minimum deposit is $100
  • Security Deposit Payments can be made via:
    • US Mail with a Check; write checks payable to John Wayne Airport
    • In-person with either Cash, Check or Credit 
• Vehicle Registration(s) and Picture(s)

  • Provide unexpired DMV Registration(s) for all vehicle(s) in your fleet that includes (color, type of vehicle, model, # of passengers , and if applicable, the Transponder # issued by another Airport).  

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    Vehicle DMV Registration

  • A picture is required for each one of your company vehicle(s).  

    Document

    Vehicle Picture

Insurance Documents

Commercial Auto Liability Certificate of Insurance 

Workers Compensation Certificate of Insurance 

Or if NO employees, submit the Workers Compensation Waiver 

Complete Permit Application Form

Once you have prepared all required documents as listed on this page, please continue the application process below.

Permit Application Form   

Security Deposit Calculator