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Vehicle Licence - Make an application

The Council requires that vehicles meet the council’s Pre-Licence Conditions before it can be licensed as a Hackney Carriage or Private Hire Vehicle:

Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Vehicle Pre-licensing Conditions

Once Licensed, Hackney Carriages must operate under the Council’s Hackney Carriage Licence conditions and Byelaws:

Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licensing Conditions

Byelaws

Private Hire Vehicles must operate under the Council’s Private Hire Vehicle Licence conditions. They must be operated by a Licensed Operator:

Private Hire Vehicle Licence Conditions

Private Hire Operator Pre-Licensing Conditions

Private Hire Operator Licensing Conditions

Make An Application

Please note that applicants for vehicle and operator licences must have held a Private Hire/Hackney Carriage Vehicle Driver’s Licence within the Borough for not less than TWO years immediately preceding the first application.

Online

If you wish to make an application to apply for a new licence or renew an existing licence vehicle licence you are now able to do so by completing the Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Vehicle Licence Online Application Form.

Please note that if you do not have access to a computer there is one available for use that is situated in the main reception or in the planning reception at the Town Hall. Please ask at the reception desk if you wish to use the computer or require assistance.

Hard Copy

Please contact the licensing department on 01277 312519 to receive an application form in the post.