Apply for a Licence

Initial Application (Drivers)

Before a person can drive a licensed vehicle, whether it be a Hackney Carriage or a Private Hire vehicle they must fulfil the following criteria:

Be over 21 years of age
Have held a full DVLA driving licence for three years or more and meet the Previous Convictions Licensing Standards
Pass a medical examination of fitness to drive (Group 2 standard)
Complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and meet the Previous Convictions Licensing Standards
Pass certificate for a driving assessment for taxis and private hire vehicles

All applicants will be required to submit:-

An application form
A Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) form together with three forms of identification
Proof of right to work
Proof of English certificate if appropriate
Medical fitness certificate
DVLA check code
The appropriate fee (details can be obtained from the Licensing Unit on 01268 882480)
Pass certificates for a Disability Awareness and Safeguarding courses and produce the original certificate as proof of attendance.
Pass certificate for a driving assessment for taxis and private hire vehicles

Applicants for a Hackney Carriage Licence will be required to sit a knowledge test, based on the Castle Point area.

For additional information on licensing requirements please review the Hackney Carriage Taxi & Private Hire Policy Feb 2022 [pdf] 862KB

Licensing Fees & Charges 2024-2025[pdf] 199KB for all applications under the Licensing Act 2003

For more assistance call the Licensing Unit on 01268 882480

To begin the application process please contact the Licensing Team - licensing@castlepoint.gov.uk