The application process
For all applications you will be required to complete the following –
1. Pass the Knowledge Test
(see step 2)
2. Application form
Available to print out and complete on the council’s website. All application forms must be submitted via email
3. Driving Vehicle Agency (DVLA) application
Available to print out and complete on the council’s website. All application forms must be submitted via email. For this form you will need to generate a DVLA check code from the gov.uk website. Full details are on the form.
4. Details of residency form
Available to print out and complete on the council’s website. All application forms must be submitted via email
5. Previous convictions questionnaire
Available to print out and complete on the council’s website. All application forms must be submitted via email. On this form you will need to declare any convictions you have received in the past. Depending on the time since the conviction, it could affect your chance of being granted a licence. Full details about previous convictions can be found in the council’s Taxi and Private Hire policy.
6. Application fee
The correct fee must be paid once all the application forms have been submitted in order to validate your application.
7. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) form
The DBS Application form can be completed by the Licensing Team follow submission of your application. Should you wish to complete your own DBS Application prior to submitted your application form to us, you need to ensure the follow –
- The Application must be an ENHANCED DBS APPLICATION
- The Workforce applied for must be OTHER WORKFORCE TAXI DRIVER
- If you subscribe to the online DBS Update Service, we can only accept this if it meets the criteria above. We will also need to see the original certificate that the update service refers to in order to establish the certificate was clear of relevant convictions when it was issued. For further information, or to discuss your online DBS certificate, please contact the Licensing Team.
8. Taxi Driving Assessment Pass Certificate
This can be completed before or after you have submitted your application forms. We recommend booking the Driving Assessment with Green Penny, however other providers may be accepted but you should discuss it with a Licensing Officer before booking.
If you already hold a Private Hire, Hackney Carriage or Dual Licence with another Authority, you may be exempt from completed the test as you are already a professional driver. You will need to provide a copy of your current licence when applying.
9. Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Safeguarding Training Course
This can be completed before or after you have submitted your application forms. For more information about this Drivers assessment, see Step 5
10. Take an online Disability equality Training Course
This can be completed before or after you have submitted your application forms. For more information about this Drivers assessment, see Step 5
11. A Group 2 Medical
Once you have submitted your application via email and made the necessary payments, you will be provided with the medical forms so you can make an appointment with a Doctor.