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A valid Transportation Charter Permit (TCP) is needed for charter vehicles to operate legally in the state of California. Charter-party carriers are pre-arranged ground transportation with a driver that charge a fare based on mileage and time, rather than the number of individuals in the vehicle. TCPs are issued by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Prior to filling out an application packet with the CPUC, you will need to attend to paperwork with the California Secretary of State's office, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and the California Highway Patrol (CHP).