Private Hire Driver's Licences
New applications and renewals
How can I make an application to become a private hire
driver?
An application must be made in
person to the Licensing Office.
How do I make an appointment?
You must contact the Licensing
Office.
What do I need to bring to the
appointment?
You will need to bring the following items:
- A full current driving licence that has been valid for
two years prior to the date of application. If new style,
plastic card and paper counterpart
- Application form signed by the operator you are going to
work for
- Produce, for examination, a current certificate of
insurance covering "for hire and reward" with your name on
it
- Proof of identification: Passport, Birth Certificate,
Marriage Certificate, and Utility Bill showing current
address
- National Insurance number proof, card or
correspondence
- 2 Colour passport size photographs
- Application fee £70.00 (cash or cheque payable to
EBC)
- CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check fee £36.00
(cash or cheque payable to EBC)
- Medical form
pdf
completed
by doctor (required for all new applications and every 5 years
thereafter). On attaining 65 years of age a medical
certificate will be required every year.
- All new applicants to be private hire drivers must take
and pass the EBC "knowledge test". The first test fee is
included in the initial application, any retakes cost £4.75
each
- All new applicants to provide the name and address of 2
referees as to their character, suitability, etc
How long does it take to get a license?
In the region of 6 to 8 weeks depending mainly on
the response time for vetting by the CRB.
Can I hold both hackney carriage and private hire
driver's licences at the same time?
Yes. The requirements for both licences are the same and
the cost is double.
Will criminal or driving convictions affect an
application?
Yes. However, guidelines apply and each case is dealt
with on its merits (see Guidance notes and conditions below).
Contact us
Post
The Licensing Department, Eastleigh Borough Council, Civic
Offices, Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9YN
Telephone
023 8068 8109 or 023 8068 8134
Fax
023 8062 9277
E-mail
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