Apply for a Licence

Initial Application (Drivers)

Please note we are not accepting new applications for Operator Licences.

Before a person can drive a licensed vehicle, whether it be a Hackney Carriage or a Private Hire vehicle they must fulfil the following criteria:

• Be over 21 years of age
• Have held a full DVLA driving licence for three years or more and meet the Previous Convictions Licensing Standards 
• Pass a medical examination of fitness to drive (Group 2 standard)
• Complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and meet the Previous Convictions Licensing Standards 
• Pass certificate for a driving assessment for taxis and private hire vehicles

All applicants will be required to submit:-

• An application form 
• A Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) form together with three forms of identification
• Proof of right to work
• Proof of English certificate if appropriate
• Medical fitness certificate
• DVLA check code 
• The appropriate fee (details can be obtained from the Licensing Unit on 01268 882480)
• Pass certificates for a Disability Awareness and Safeguarding courses and produce the original certificate as proof of attendance.
• Pass certificate for a driving assessment for taxis and private hire vehicles

Applicants for a Hackney Carriage Licence will be required to sit a knowledge test, based on the Castle Point area.

 

Policy

For additional information on licensing requirements please review the Hackney Carriage Taxi & Private Hire Policy Feb 2022 [pdf] 862KB

 

Fees and Charges

Licensing Fees & Charges 2024-2025 [pdf] 202KB for all applications under the Licensing Act 2003

 

Payments

For more assistance call the Licensing Unit on 01268 882480

 

Applying for a Licence - How to do this

To begin the application process please contact the Licensing Team - licensing@castlepoint.gov.uk