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Renew your TLC diamond sticker. Inspection included.

We renew your TLC vehicle license and take care of your TLC inspection for one $50 service fee. Only need the inspection? It's $35.

$50 renewal + inspection$35 inspection onlyUber, Lyft, Black Car
Most drivers choose this

Diamond sticker renewal

$50 LJ service fee
  • TLC vehicle license renewal, done for you
  • Your TLC inspection is included
  • We check your papers before anything is sent
  • We tell you your inspection date and what to bring
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TLC fees are separate and paid to TLC.

Just the inspection

TLC inspection only

$35 LJ service fee
  • For drivers who only need the TLC inspection
  • We set it up and get your papers ready
  • We tell you where to go and what to bring
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TLC fees are separate and paid to TLC.

How it works

  1. Bring your papersVisit any of our 4 Queens offices, or text photos to (516) 218-1161 first.
  2. We file your renewalWe check everything, send your renewal to TLC and help you pay TLC's fees in LARS.
  3. Your inspectionTLC gives you a date at the Woodside inspection facility. We make sure you know when and what to bring.
  4. Back on the roadPass the inspection and get your new diamond sticker.

What to bring

TLC vehicle license numberIt is printed on the blue diamond sticker on your car, or bring your TLC renewal letter
For-hire insurance certificate (FH-1)RequiredIn your name. Your insurance company or broker gives you this
Vehicle registrationYour current registration card
NY driver license and TLC driver licenseOf the vehicle owner
Card to pay TLC feesTLC fees are paid to TLC, separate from our service fee

Good to know

Every 2 yearsYour TLC vehicle license and diamond sticker renew every 2 years.
Start earlyRenew at least 30 days before your sticker expires. TLC mails your renewal package about 120 days before.
Expired?You can't carry passengers until it's renewed, and TLC adds a $25 late fee.
Every 4 monthsBetween TLC inspections, your car also needs a DMV-approved station inspection every 4 months.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to renew my TLC diamond sticker?

Our service fee is $50 and it includes your TLC inspection. TLC's own fees are separate and paid to TLC: the vehicle license renewal fee is $550 and the inspection fee is $75 for vehicles with 500 miles or more. Vehicles registered outside New York City also pay an $800 CMVT tax.

What is the diamond sticker?

It's the blue, diamond-shaped TLC decal on your vehicle. It shows your TLC vehicle license number and the date your vehicle license expires.

How often do I renew?

Every 2 years. TLC mails a renewal package about 120 days before your license expires, and your renewal should be in at least 30 days before the expiration date.

What if my diamond sticker already expired?

Come in right away. Your vehicle can't carry passengers until the renewal is approved, and TLC charges a $25 late fee.

Can I just get a TLC inspection?

Yes. If you only need the TLC inspection, our service fee is $35.

Where is the TLC inspection?

At TLC's inspection facility, 24-55 BQE West, Woodside, NY 11377. TLC gives you the date and time, and you get 4 tries to pass.

Do I need anything else between renewals?

Yes. Between TLC inspections, TLC requires your vehicle to pass an inspection at a NYS DMV-approved inspection station every 4 months.

TLC rules and fees come from TLC's website and can change. We'll confirm the current fees when you visit.

Keep your diamond current.

Renewal with inspection for $50, or inspection only for $35, at any of our 4 Queens offices.

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