Apply to be a Hackney Carriage or Private Hire driver
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
- Taxi driver medical form (PDF 287kB)
Did you know?
You need to apply for your Disclosure and Barring Service check BEFORE an appointment is made for verification at the Licensing Office.
To apply go to the Disclosure and Barring Service website (ensure you have read the guidance information before applying).
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