New applicants
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Grant and Renewal applications
All driver and vehicle grant and renewal applications are made by completing the online forms. You also need to read and agree to our conditions.
- Driver licence application form - you will need:
- DVLA check code from the DVLA website
- to upload front and back image of your DVLA drivers licence
- DBS reference number, which must be registered with the Update Service
- If it’s a renewal you will also need:
- Vehicle licence application form - you will need:
- DVLA check code from the DVLA website
- to upload front and back image of your DVLA drivers licence
- to upload your Certificate of motor insurance document
- to upload your Certificate of compliance document
- to upload your Vehicle registration document
- If it’s a renewal you will also need:
Please note renewal applications submitted after the licence expiry date will be treated as new applications.
Make a payment
The private hire fees and payments page gives more details. You will be prompted to make a payment once you have submitted your form. Payment must be made through our payments system:
- pay for drivers licences (private hire) grant and renewal
- pay for vehicle licences (private hire) grant and renewal.
You can pay for more than one licence in a single transaction. Please keep your payment receipt number for your records.