Private hire operator licensing
Renewal reminders
The Licensing Team are currently unable to issue renewal reminders. Licence Holders are strongly advised to check the expiry date of your licence and submit applications in good time. More information may be found on our licensing webpages or by enquiry to the Licensing Team. Where a reminder is not issued or received, this will not be accepted as a reason why an application to renew the licence has not been made in time.
Contents
- Private hire operator licensing
- Tax check
- Right to work
- Apply for an operator licence
Private hire operator licensing
Private hire vehicle operators are licensed to help us make sure that the premises, drivers and vehicles operate safely.
As an operator, you are required to take and record the bookings for private hire vehicles and make them available for inspection. As an operator you are also responsible for the actions of the drivers that you use and the condition of the vehicles in use. An operators licence last for a 5 year period.
Submit your renewal application a minimum of 6 weeks before your current licence expiries. If you don't apply for your renewal licence in time, your licence will expire.
Last updated 02 May 2023