Application for a taxicab license shall be made to the Mayor upon blanks provided by the Mayor and shall set forth the name and address of the applicant, the trade name under which the license is desired, the seating capacity, and any other relevant information required by the Mayor. If the application is granted, the applicant shall furnish the Mayor, prior to the issuance of the license, information covering the particular vehicle to be licensed, including the make and the State license number of the vehicle, the length of time the vehicle has been in use, the motor number and/or the serial number thereof and the name and address of the person from whom the vehicle was purchased.