Apply for a taxi driver or private hire driver licence

Please note as part of the licence conditions a training course must be completed within 6 months of the licence being granted.

THE APPLICATION FEE IS NOT RETURNABLE ONCE THE APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED
Before commencing the application, please have the following information ready:
1. 1. DVLA check code, (new and renewal applications), available from https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence
2. 2. Tax Check Code (renewal applications only), available from www.tax.service.gov.uk/tax-check-for-licence/start
3. 3. A photograph of yourself (new and renewal applications) of passport quality, for the badge – to check quality see www.gov.uk/photos-for-passports
4. 4. A photograph of the front and the back of your DVLA licence.
5. 5. RTW evidence (new applications) – see Right to work in the UK - South Ayrshire Council
Please have this information to hand prior to starting the form, as if there are any delays whilst completing the form, you may require to start the form again.
Have you held a full drivers licence, issued under the Road Traffic Act 1972, for the last twelve months or more?*
1. No
2. Yes

South Ayrshire Council