This licence is required to operate Private Hire vehicles. It is possible for one person to be licensed and to employ/sub contract an unlimited number of licensed vehicles. However, a licensed Private Hire Driver cannot accept any bookings unless that person either holds or works for a licensed Private Hire Vehicle Operator.
To complete an application form for a new Private Hire Vehicle Operator Licence or to renew an existing Private Hire Vehicle Operator Licence, please use the link (Service Request Form) in the Contact Details box below.
A blank application form can be downloaded from the foot of this page or requested from the Licensing Office using the Contact Details box below.
Fees
The fee for a new or renewal Private Hire Vehicle Operator Licence is £402.88 (April 2012 - March 2013).
We accept Cash, Debit/Credit Card payments or Cheques.
Licensing Office Fees List for all licences
Important information for Applicants
Applicants should be aware of the Conditions of Licence for a Private Hire Operators Licence, details of which can be found in a document at the foot of this page or by contacting the Licensing Office using the Contact Details box below..
Information regarding immediate suspension and revocation of drivers' licences can be found in the Road Safety Act 2006 (paragraph 52)
Guide to Drivers: This booklet, which is available to download from the Hackney and Private Hire web page, or from the address in the Contact Details box below, has been produced to give owners and drivers of private hire vehicles guidance and help when making applications for licences and in the day-to-day use of such vehicles.
Customer Satisfaction / Customer Surveys
Information regarding customer surveys we have carried out and our Licensing Standards and Performance can be found in this link.
Contacting the Licensing Office
Please use the Contact Details box below.
The office is open from 9.00am to 5.00pm daily. Applicants are seen by appointment only.
Disabled users of our service, please note that if possible could you contact us to make an appointment before visiting our offices, to enable us to meet your needs.
