Private hire operator licence
Apply for or renew a licence
To apply for an operator licence, you will need to be able to provide the following information as part of an application:
- a basic disclosure certificate issued within the last 12 months or a DBS certificate registered on the update service for all directors, partners and company secretaries
- a valid disability, equality and safeguarding training certificate issued within the last 3 months for each director, company secretary and employees that are not licensed drivers
- proof of right to work document or share code for all individuals or partners. If you are applying as a limited company then the check is made on the company through Companies House
- any fleet insurance held must be provided with an accompanying schedule of the vehicles and named drivers disclosed to the insurance company
- any premises that provide access to members of the public must provide an insurance certificate for public liability to a minimum value of £5million
- a list of current vehicles detailing the registration, make and model - this can be entered onto the application or uploaded as a document to the application
- a list of current drivers detailing their full name, badge number and date of birth - this can be entered onto the application or uploaded as a document to the application
- tax check code for each individual or partner applying or for the registered business if applying as a company.
Apply or renew
We are currently updating our online application forms. If you need to make an application or notify us of a change please contact us: