Apply for or renew a private hire driver licence
Apply for a private hire driver's licence
You will need:
- to have passed a knowledge test within the last three months
- to be aware of the content of HMRC guidance relating to tax registration obligations. See links below for guidance.
- two passport-sized photographs, taken within the last three months
- a medical form (Word doc, 214 KB) completed within the last three months by your doctor
- the correct fee payable by credit or debit card
- practical assessment for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire driver pass certificate. The assessment should be no more than 12 months old
- BTEC qualification certificate in the role of the professional taxi and private hire driver completed within the last 3 years
- full DVLA driver's licence
- completed DVLA mandate form; this will be produced and sent to you once you submit your application
- enhanced DBS Certificate (PDF, 258 KB) issued less than three months before the date of application
- proof of right to live and work in the UK
- completed the Safeguarding Adults and Child Sexual Exploitation Course. The course is an online learning course provided by Barnardo's. It is available to complete through this page, Safeguarding Adults and Child Sexual Exploitation programme (opens new window). Pass certificates must be provided upon application
Please note: If you have lived outside the UK for more than three months since the age of 16, you will need a letter of good conduct from the embassy or consulate of the country you lived in. This must be from the embassy or consulate that is based in the UK and must be issued within the last three months.
Start your application
To make this application you will need to:
- click the button below, create an account, or log in to the licensing portal
- after logging in select 'licensing' from the left hand side menu
- select taxis and private hire
- you can then select the licence to apply for or renew
Apply for a Private hire driver licence (opens new window)