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Applying for a new private hire operator licence

Find out how to apply for a private hire operator licence.

How to apply

When you apply for a new private hire operator licence, we will check whether you are 'fit and proper' to hold the licence. This means you are safe and suitable to be a private hire operator and pose no threat to public safety and have no links to serious criminal activity.

To help us understand this, we will need to know about the following information when you apply online.

  1. Private hire operator disclosure and barring checks

    You will need to tell us whether you have all applicants, directors or partners have any criminal convictions.

  2. Right to work in the UK for taxi operators

    We will need to know that you are legally allowed to work in UK.

  3. Private hire operator tax checks

    You will need to show us that you are aware of tax registration if you do not have a tax check code already.

  4. Private hire operator insurance

    Find out about the insurance you will need as a private hire operator.

  5. Private hire operator planning permission

    Learn more about planning permission you might need for your premises.

  6. Registering with the ICO

    Understand about data protection and registering with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

  7. Private hire operator name

    You must operate under a company name that is not similar to one already used in Sheffield. Learn more about the name your private hire business can have.

  8. Apply for a new private hire operator licence

    Use this form to apply for your new private hire operator licence.