How to apply for a private hire operator licence
Fees and how to apply
Before you apply
Please read the guidance notes before you apply and contact Licensing if you have any questions: Licensing contact form
Fees
A private hire operator licence is granted by the council for a five-year period and the fee is £255.
How to apply
You can apply online for a private hire operator licence.
Alternatively we can send you an application form: Licensing contact form
Other things you may need to provide with your application
If you apply for a private hire operator licence and you are not the holder of an existing private hire driver licence with us, you will have to apply for an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check online with UKCRB and the fee payable for this is £53.80. If you need to apply for an enhanced DBS check as part of your private hire operator application: Licensing contact form
If members of the public will be coming on to your premises for booking or waiting purposes, then you will need to have public liability insurance. Your insurance certificate must be provided with your application if this is the case.
More information is available on the guidance notes
Time period for the council to normally approve the application
One month
Complaints concerning the process
In the first instance, please contact Licensing: Licensing contact form
Last updated: 18/03/2025 16:08
