Apply for Hackney, Private Hire or Driver Licence
Read all the guidance notes, conditions and policies before completing and submitting an application.
- Download All Licensing fees and Charges (PDF, 160KB, 5 pages)
- Download the current Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy (PDF, 0.85MB, 16 pages).
Driver Application
Applicants for a hackney carriage/private hire driver need to complete a form. A criminal record check is required. You can apply for one through TAXIPLUS. Three Identification documents are required to be uploaded. Use our Identification document list guidance (PDF, 0.2MB, 3 pages) to determine which documents will be accepted.
You also need to have a Group 2 medical examination. You can get these from your GP, Occupational Health, St Mary's Hospital telephone 01983 552530, or a Medical Practitioner.
A knowledge test needs to be completed which is currently being carried out via a Microsoft Teams video call. View an Example - Hackney carriage/private hire driver’s knowledge test (PDF, 102KB, 3 pages).
Before applying, read the documents:
- Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Drivers Licence Conditions (PDF, 80KB, 3 pages)
- Policy Relating to the Relevance of Convictions (PDF, 220KB, 8 pages).
Use the forms listed below to apply:
Hackney Carriage Vehicle Application
All Hackney Carriage (Taxi) Vehicles require a licence, read the Hackney Carriage Proprietor Conditions (PDF, 75KB, 4 pages) before submitting an application.
Download and complete the Application for the (Grant) (Renewal) (Transfer) of a Hackney Carriage Proprietor’s Licence form (PDF, 243KB, 2 pages).
Private Hire Operator and Vehicle Applications
A Private Hire Operator's Licence is needed for the operator to invite or accept bookings for private hire vehicles. Each vehicle is required to have a Private Hire Vehicle licence.
Read the Private Hire Operator Conditions (PDF, 0.4MB, 2 pages) and Private Hire Vehicle Conditions (PDF, 84KB, 4 pages) before submitting.
Use the forms listed below to apply: