Apply to also hold a Private Hire Driver licence

If you are a hackney driver and want to also hold a private hire licence, please complete the request an additional licence online form below.


Request an additional licence





When completing the form, you will need to upload a colour image of the front of your DVLA photocard.

The fee is a monthly pro rate for the length of the new private hire licence. Once your application is checked a payment link will be sent to you by email requesting the fee.

By applying for a driver licence, you are providing consent for an online DVLA record check to be undertaken by the Council.

Receiving your new licence and badges

Once the application including all required documents is processed and payment received, a new licence document will be issued as a pdf via email. Your declared private hire operator, if they accept via email, will also receive a copy of the licence. The email will contain instructions for collecting your badges.

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