Apply for a Hackney Carriage or Private Hire driver's licence

How to apply for Hackney Carriage or Private Hire driver's licence

Updated Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Licensing Policy June 2024

Please Note: Following the Department for Transport issuing updated Taxi and Private Hire vehicle licensing best practice guidance, a review of the South Kesteven District Policy has been undertaken. As a result, the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy has been reviewed, updated and adopted by the Council to take effect from 1 June 2024 for new applicants, and from 1 August 2024 for existing drivers and vehicle owners and operators at renewal. 

How do I apply?

New applicants

Please contact customer services for an application pack.  Tel: 01476 40 60 80

Once received and completed,  you will need to ring Customer Services for an appointment using the same number above.

The times available are as below:

Grantham

Day

Times

 Monday to Friday

9am - 1pm Last Appointment 12pm

Bourne

Day

Times                            

Monday & Wednesday

9am - 5pm Last Appointment 4pm

Friday

9am - 1pm Last Appointment 12pm              

Renewals

It is your responsibility to book your appointment in plenty of time before the expiry of your licence.  Failure to do so may mean you cannot drive until your application has been processed.

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