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Portsmouth Police Department

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Serving the City of Portsmouth Ohio

Serving the City of Portsmouth OhioServing the City of Portsmouth Ohio

Permits and Licenses

Yard Sale Permits

Taxicab Driver's License

Taxicab Driver's License

Yard sale permits can be obtained at the Police Department Records Bureau.  The fee is $10.  You will be given a copy of the ordinance regarding yard sales and will be required to sign the form stating that you will abide by these rules.   There will be a three-day limit.  There is also a one sale per month / per person limit regardless of the address.  There will be no sales between November 15 and March 1.

Taxicab Driver's License

Taxicab Driver's License

Taxicab Driver's License

Taxicab Driver's Licenses can be obtained at the Police Department Records Bureau.  The fee is $30 per year.  The replacement of a lost license is $20. 

Taxicab Business License

Taxicab Driver's License

Taxicab Business License

Taxicab Business Licenses can be obtained at the Police Department Records Bureau.  The fee is $100 per year per cab. 

Street Vendor License

Street Blocking / Parade Permit

Taxicab Business License

Street Vendor Licenses can be obtained at the Police Department Records Bureau.  The fee is $100 per year 

Itinerant Vendor License

Street Blocking / Parade Permit

Street Blocking / Parade Permit

Itinerant Vendor Licenses can be obtained at the Police Department Records Bureau.  The fee is $100 per year 

Street Blocking / Parade Permit

Street Blocking / Parade Permit

Street Blocking / Parade Permit

There is no fee but a permit must be obtained at the Police Department Records Bureau. The permit must be obtained at least 10 days prior to the date of the event.

Golf Cart Inspections/Permits

Golf Cart Inspections/Permits

Golf Cart Inspections/Permits

 Golf Cart Inspections/Permits can be obtained at the Police Department Records Bureau.  The fee is $10.   Golf Cart Inspections will only be done Monday thru Friday from 8am to 2pm, weekends available by appointment.  Appointments can be made by calling the Records Bureau at (740) 354-1311.  Golf Cart requirements can be found by clicking  here.

Engineering Department

Golf Cart Inspections/Permits

Golf Cart Inspections/Permits

The Portsmouth Engineering Department issues the following permits:  Building, Electric, Plumbing, Sewer, Sign, Demolition, and Contractor Licensing.

Please contact the Engineering Department at (740) 354-7557 for these permits.

Service Department

Golf Cart Inspections/Permits

Service Department

The Portsmouth City Service Department issues the following permits:  Dumpsters, McKinley Pool rental, Campground rental and the riverfront. 

 Please contact the Service Department at (740) 354-7766 for these permits. 

Police services

Property/Residence Checks

Community Training/Speaking

Community Training/Speaking

 Conducted during your vacation or during other times of need. 

Community Training/Speaking

Community Training/Speaking

Community Training/Speaking

 We conduct various training within the community. If you would like a certain topic discussed for your group, please contact us. 

Special Duty Officers

Community Training/Speaking

Business Security Assessments

 If you are hosting a special event and need an officer present, we can help. There is a fee for this service. 

Business Security Assessments

Business Security Assessments

Business Security Assessments

 We offer security and vulnerability assessments for your business or church. 

Traffic Complaints

Business Security Assessments

Suspicious Activity

 If you have a complaint about vehicles committing traffic violations in your neighborhood, contact us, we can assist. 

Suspicious Activity

Business Security Assessments

Suspicious Activity

 If you notice something or someone is out of place, contact the police department immediately. See something, say something. 

Business Contact Update

If you are a new business or just need to update your callout information, please call so that we may have the most current information.  

The attached form can also be filled out and returned to the Police Department Records Bureau or emailed to: info@portsmouthohpd.gov

Business Contact Update Form 2023 (pdf)

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Traffic Crash Reports

Traffic Crash Reports Online

Download your traffic crash reports from CRASHDOCS  for $4.00 per report

Prescription Drop Box

Prescription Drop Box

 This is used for collection of unused or expired medications. It is available Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. It is located in the basement of the Municipal Building by Police Records. This is the safe way for us to collect and destroy any medications 

Portsmouth Police Department

728 Second Street Portsmouth, Ohio 45662, United States

(740) 354-5538

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