Private Hire driver licences
If you are interested in becoming a Private Hire driver, please
contact the Licensing Service using the contact details
below.
You will need to provide your Driving Licence. Officers will
examine your driving licence and assess whether you would be
required to attend before the Council's Licensing & Appeals
Committee before a Licence can be granted.
If your driving licence is relatively clean, officers will provide
the relevant application forms. These include the application form,
a Statutory Declaration, DVLA check and a Criminal Records Bureau
(CRB) check. Medical standards and a Knowledge Test will also have
to be completed.
National Fraud Initiative - Fair Processing
Notice
This Authority is under a duty to protect the public funds it
administers, and to this end may use the information provided on
Private Hire Driver Licence application forms for the prevention
and detection of fraud. It may also share this information with
other bodies responsible for auditing or administering public funds
for these purposes.
For further information see the National Fraud
Initiative page or contact Paul Charlson, Public
Protection and Licensing Manager, on 01695 585246 or email
paul.charlson@westlancsadc.gov.uk.
Private Hire vehicles
To licence a vehicle as Private Hire requires a licence that is
renewed every 6 months.
Types of vehicle that can be licensed a Private Hire
vehicle
Normally a four door saloon or estate car for example a Mondeo or
Vectra size is suitable. For any other type of vehicle, we would
need to see it to ensure it meets with the size and comfort
requirements.
Cost of licences
The following are required as part of your application:
- Private Hire driver licence = £48.00
- Group II medical from your family Doctor = £60.00-£140.00
approx
- CRB check = £36.00
- DVLA check = £5.00
- Statutory declaration from your solicitor = £5.00 approx
- If you fail the Knowledge Test there is a £10 re-sit fee
- Private Hire vehicle licence = £111.00 (for 6 months)
This fee includes the licence and plates for the vehicle plus
one MOT type inspection test on your vehicle. If it fails the test,
the garage may charge you direct for an additional re-test fee up
to £45.00.
Other miscellaneous fees may apply:
- Transfer of vehicle = £23.00
- Change of vehicle other than renewal = £30.00
- Replacement vehicle plate = £37.00
- Replacement drivers badge = £27.00
- Duplicate plate = £23.00
- Duplicate maintenance schedule = £29.00
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