I want to apply for or renew a private hire operator's licence

Application

A licence is required to accept bookings for private hire vehicles. If you intend to operate from a premises which will be used as a booking office, planning permission will also be needed.

To apply for a private hire operator's licence you will need to fill out the online form below:

• Private hire operators licence application form

You will also need to provide us with:

• your certificate of public liability insurance
• a copy of your planning permission
• payment for the licence fee.

Applications will not be accepted without the above.

Conditions

All private hire operator's licences are subject to conditions. A full list of these conditions can be found in the document below:

• Private hire operator's licence conditions

If these conditions are broken you risk losing your licence.

If you are working on a school contract for East Sussex County Council you are required to hold an operator's licence or work for someone who does hold such a licence.

Fees  

View on our full list of fees.

Renewal

To renew your private hire operator's licence you will need to fill out the online form below:

• Private hire operators licence renewal form