Private Hire Vehicle Operator's Licence

How we provide this service

Information about private hire operator's licence is supported by Community & Neighbourhood Services, Food Safety & Licensing.

A licence is required before a vehicle can be used as a private hire vehicle.

• A private hire operator's licence is required to enable a person to accept or invite bookings for private hire vehicles
• This licence allows you to employ/sub-contract an unlimited number of licensed vehicles.

If you wish to operate from premises which will be used as a booking office, you will need to obtain planning permission from the council. If the public will have access to the premises you will need to obtain public liability insurance.

If you are not currently a vehicle proprietor or licensed private hire driver you will need to have a statutory declaration form completed by a solicitor.

A copy of the conditions attached to the licence is available here to download.

What to do to get this service

You can download an application form here to complete.

The following documents can be brought into the Council Offices, Customer Services will check off the documents, seal them into a secure bag and give you a receipt:

• Completed application form and correct fee
• Certificate of compliance:
• Statutory Declaration form
• List of intended fare fees
• Public Liability Insurance (if appropriate)

Applications will not be accepted without production of the above.

How much will it cost?

• Hackney Carriage Vehicles Licence (New) - £190.00 (plus plate deposit)
• Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence(Renewal) - £180.00
• Private Hire Vehicle Licence (New) - £165.00 (plus plate deposit)
• Private Hire Vehicle Licence (Renewal) - £155.00
• Private Hire Operators Licence - £85.00
• Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Plate Deposit - £50.00
• Replacement Badges and change of name/address - £20.00
• Hackney Carriage Vehicle Transfer - £65.00
• Private Hire Vehicle Transfer - £60.00
• Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Drivers Licence:

1st year of application for licence - £130.00 which includes £36.00 for Criminal Records Bureau Check (The figure of £36.00 is set by the CRB)
2nd and 3rd year of licence - £85.00

How long will the whole process take?

Once a complete application is received we aim to issue a licence within 3 working days.

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Contact Details

If you have any queries about the information provided above, or require further information, please contact Customer Services on 01775 761161 or email info@sholland.gov.uk.

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