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Private Hire Driver Licence

Applications for licences/permits for - private hire vehicles, drivers and operators.
 
Contact Details
 
Online Services
Phone:
024 7637 6222
Fax:
024 7637 6435
Email:
Service Unit: 
Democratic Support Services
 
 
A licence is required before any person can drive a  private hire vehicle. Licences are issued subject to proof of eligibility (age, driving licence, criminal records check, medical assessment etc.).
 

How to Apply

  • The licence is valid for 3 years.
  • An application form must be submitted with the fee.
  • The current fee is £66 which includes the fee payable to the Criminal Records Bureau for a Disclosure check of convictions.  
  • At the time of your application, you will also need to submit a medical examination form so that the Council can arrange the examination - this will cost an additional £75 (which must be submitted with your application).
  • Alternatively you can arrange the medical with your own doctor.
  • You will need to visit the Licensing office to submit your proof of ID supporting evidence - please see below.
 

Conditions

Applications are only processed if the correct fee has been submitted at the same time.
 
 

Support Evidence

  • To process your application, we need a number of documents as supporting evidence of your identity. 
  • You must submit your driving licence plus two other forms of ID, one of which must show your current residential address. 
  • Examples include; utility bill, council tax bill, passport, bank statement, etc.
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Sunday 12 October 2008