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  • I want to apply for or renew a private hire operator's licence
  • 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
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    • View the taxi policy
    • Hackney carriage and private hire driver's licence application form
    • Hackney carriage and private hire driver's licence renewal form


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