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  • I want to apply for or renew a private hire vehicle licence
  • I want to apply for or renew a private hire vehicle licence

    Application

    A licence is required to operate a private hire vehicle. The licence will be valid for one year and the vehicle must comply with the council's conditions.

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

    • Private hire vehicle licence application form

    You will also need to provide us with the following documents:

    • Vehicle registration document
    • Current certificate of insurance (specifically for the 'carriage of passengers' or for hire and reward)
    • Current MOT certificate.

    If your application is successful you will be issued with a licence place which must be affixed to the rear of the vehicle on the outside.

    Conditions

    Not all vehicles are suitable for private hire use. You should ask our licensing team for advice before purchasing a vehicle. Please note that vehicles must be no more than 5 years old from date of first registration and cannot be blue in colour (reserved for taxis).

    All vehicles that are granted a private hire licence need to be well maintained. Every vehicle will be given an annual inspection to ensure that it is roadworthy.  

    A full list of the licence conditions can be found in the document below:

    • Private hire vehicle licence conditions

    We have also put together a helpful document about in-cab surveillance:

    • In-cab surveillance systems guidance (.pdf 28KB)

    Fees

    View on our full list of fees page.

    Renewal

    To renew your taxi vehicle licence you will need to fill out the online form below:

    • Private hire vehicle licence renewal form

    Transfer

    If you need to transfer your taxi vehicle licence or ownership of the vehicle you will need to fill out the online form below:

    • Transfer of a private hire vehicle licence/ ownership form

    Change of address

    If you need to change your address you will need to fill out the form below:

    • Change of Address Form (.pdf 30KB)

    Once you have completed the form you will need to send it to us at:

    Licensing Team
    Hastings Borough Council
    Muriel Matters House
    Breeds Place
    Hastings
    East Sussex
    TN34 3UY

    licensing@hastings.gov.uk

  • Taxi and private hire licences

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    • Private hire vehicle licence application form
    • Private hire vehicle licence renewal or transfer form
    • View the taxi policy


    Contact

    Got a question about taxi and private hire vehicle licensing?  

    Contact us


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