Before you begin

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Before completing the application:

Please refer to information and guidance on the Council’s webpage Taxi and private hire – South Ribble before completing this form.

Right To Work Guidance:

Proof of Right to Work MUST be obtained as part of the application process, you will be required to provide evidence of your right to work on the document upload section of the form.

Once your application is submitted with all the required documentation, the Licensing Team will conduct a 'Right to Work' check before your application is processed.

Pre-application guidance:

To qualify for a taxi licence, your driving licence MUST have been issued at least 12 months ago.

If you intend to work outside of the borough your application will be referred to the licensing committee.

Have you completed the below before continuing:

  • Please note you are required to complete and pass a Hackney Carriage Driver knowledge test and CSE Training before you can apply for a new licence.
  • Please contact our Gateway department on 01772 625625 to book an appointment for the test.

  • Please visit https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence to view your driving licence information which includes unspent penalty points, when your licence expires and which vehicles you can drive.
  • To use this service you will need the following:-

  • Driving Licence number
  • National Insurance number
  • Postcode on your driving licence

  • As the paper counterpart of your driving licence is no longer valid, please obtain the DVLA Licence Summary from https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence if required.
  • Please note that the code generated is valid for 21 days.

  • DBS Certificate can be obtained using https://www.taxiplus.co.uk/councils/south-ribble
  • Please note that this is only valid for 28 days of the certificate being issued.

    You will need all of the following to complete your application

  • Level 2 Medical completed on full medical records
  • ID Documents, Birth Cert/ Passport/ Driving licence
  • CSE/ Knowledge Test/Qualification
  • DBS Certificate
  • Photo
  • National Insurance Number
  • Driving Licence Details
  • You may also need a Tax Check Code
  • Details of this and how to obtain one if required, are detailed later in the form.