Apply for a new hackney carriage or private hire driver's licence
All applicants for a private hire or hackney carriage driver's licence must satisfy us that they are a fit and proper person to hold a licence. We do not issue dual licences, but you can apply for both private hire and hackney carriage driver's licences. Our policy requires that to apply you must:
- be over the age of 21
- have held a full UK/ EU driving licence for 3 years
- prove you have the right to work in the United Kingdom
- undertake and pass our in house taxi course or NVQ Level 2 course
- undertake and pass our knowledge test, which includes geographic knowledge of South Ribble, our licensing policy, law, conditions and basic English assessment
- provide an enhanced DBS disclosure. This must be undertaken by a company contracted by us to provide this service. Must be within 3 months from the date of issue. Apply for DBS disclosure
- provide a DVLA Group 2 medical assessment, undertaken by your own GP or a registered GP who has access to your full medical records. Must be within 3 months from the date of issue
- provide a DVLA check code to enable your driving licence to be checked
- complete the application form in full. The applications are available below.
- pay the fee. View more information on the cost of taxi driver licence.
Any time limit on a document means from the date it was issued until the date you submit your application.
You should gather all the documents above and call 01772 625625 to book a new driver appointment with us to submit your application.
Once your application is submitted, you will be able to book an appointment to undertake the knowledge test. You must pass this test for your application to be considered complete.
If your application is not complete within 3 months, it will be rejected, and you will have to start again if you wish to become a licensed driver.
All applicants should read our hackney carriage and private hire licensing policy for full details of the application process.
Apply for a taxi driver licence
Application for a New Hackney Carriage/ Private Hire Driver Licence
Application to Renew a Hackney Carriage/ Private Hire Driver Licence