It is now a requirement that all new applicants for a Private Hire Car Driver Licence must sit and pass a knowledge test. Details on the knowledge test can be downloaded.
Immigration Act 2016
From 1 December 2016 anyone who applies for a new private hire car driver licence will require to submit the application in person to the licensing office along with original documentation to show that they have the right to work in the UK. All existing licence holders will also be required to do the same at time of renewal.
The acceptable documents are listed in Documents for the Right to Work in the UK
- Downloads
- Documents for the Right to Work in the UK
PDF file, 208.2 KB
It is now a requirement that all new applicants for a Private Hire Car Driver Licence must sit and pass a knowledge test. Details on the knowledge test can be downloaded.
Immigration Act 2016
From 1 December 2016 anyone who applies for a new private hire car driver licence will require to submit the application in person to the licensing office along with original documentation to show that they have the right to work in the UK. All existing licence holders will also be required to do the same at time of renewal.
The acceptable documents are listed in Documents for the Right to Work in the UK
How to apply
The following Private Hire Car Driver Licence application forms are available for download (and you can also get an application form by contacting us):
- Downloads
- New Taxi or Private Hire Car Driver Licence - application form
DOC file, 108.5 KB
- Downloads
- Renewal of Taxi or Private Hire Car Driver Licence - application form
DOC file, 222 KB
- Downloads
- Wheelchair or Guide Dog Exemption - application form
DOCX file, 23.5 KB
Your completed application form, supporting documentation and fee should be sent to: