Apply to be a Hackney Carriage or Private Hire driver

To apply to be a hackney carriage, private hire or dual licenced driver you must be over 18  years of age and you must have held a full DVLA driving licence for at least 12 months.

You must have your DVLA driving licence and right to work in UK document with you when applying for the licence.

Advice on completing an application

Information and advice on applying to be a hackney carriage, private hire or dual licence holder can be found on our taxi driver license application guidance page.

Make an application

Your application must be submitted online using our new driver online application form.

Additional forms

• Driver Medical Form  (PDF 287kB)