Private hire operators
How to apply
A private hire operator may only use drivers and vehicles that are licensed by the same local authority.
If you want to operate a vehicle as a private hire vehicle, that is, to invite or accept bookings for the vehicle in the course of business, this requires an operator's licence.
It is an offence to operate a private hire vehicle without this licence.
How to apply
In order to apply for a private hire operator's licence, you will need to complete the application form (PDF) [271KB] (opens new window) and submit it along with the following documentation:
- The design of your private hire door signs (full colour), which must comply with the below conditions:
The signs are to be displayed in the format specified below and in letters not more than 4 inches in height and not less than 2 inches in height:
PRIVATE HIRE ONLY (this must come first)
BROWN'S CARS
01744 123456
- A basic disclosure from the GOV.UK website if you do not hold a hackney carriage/private hire driver's licence with us. The basic disclosure cannot be anymore than 1 month old.
- HMRC tax check code (from 4 April 2022 if applicable). If you do not need to provide a HMRC tax check code, you will need to complete the HMRC tax check declaration form (PDF) [49KB].
- You will need to have received confirmation from the Planning Section with regards to planning permission for your operator's base.
- The relevant fee.
Description | Fee | VAT |
---|---|---|
Licence for 1 vehicle | £600 | N/A |
Vehicles (2-5) | £925 | N/A |
Vehicles (6-15) | £1,399 | N/A |
Vehicles (16-30) | £1,820 | N/A |
Vehicles (31-60) | £2,247 | N/A |
Vehicles (61-100) | £2,730 | N/A |
Vehicles (101+) | £3,570 | N/A |
Additional Premises | £550 | N/A |
Additional name to operator's licence | £40 | N/A |
Description | Fee | VAT |
---|---|---|
Licence for 1 vehicle | £135 | N/A |
Vehicles (2-5) | £195 | N/A |
Vehicles (6-15) | £295 | N/A |
Vehicles (16-30) | £375 | N/A |
Vehicles (31-60) | £460 | N/A |
Vehicles (61-100) | £570 | N/A |
Vehicles (101+) | £730 | N/A |
Additional premises | £550 | N/A |
Additional name to operator's licence | £40 | N/A |