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 create an account and log in to the online portal below:

• Private hire operators licence application form portal

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 create an account and log in to the online portal below:

• Private hire operators licence renewal form portal