(A) The public utilities commission shall approve an application for a certificate for the transportation of household goods under sections 4921.30 to 4921.38 of the Revised Code and shall issue a certificate, provided the applicant pays the applicable application fee under division (I) of section 4921.19 of the Revised Code and submits to the commission a completed application, on a form prescribed by the commission, that is substantially the same as the application prescribed by the commission pursuant to section 4921.05 of the Revised Code, and includes a certification of all of the following by responsible officials of the applicant:

1. (1) The applicant's workers' compensation coverage is current pursuant to Chapter 4123. of the Revised Code.
2. (2) The applicant's unemployment compensation coverage is current pursuant to Chapter 4141. of the Revised Code.
3. (3) The applicant's financial responsibility is in accordance with rules adopted by the commission under section 4921.09 of the Revised Code.