Taxi (hackney carriage) and private hire licensing
Apply for a private hire operators licence
A private hire operator's licence is required to enable a person to accept or invite bookings for private hire vehicles.
How to apply
- Complete a private hire operators application form
- The current fee is £223 for a new application and the first licence will last for one year
- A subsequent renewal for three years is £184 and for five years is £305
Conditions
Applications are only processed providing the correct fee has been submitted with the application.
Last updated Thursday, 28th January 2021
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