● TAXI & PRIVATE HIRE

Taxi & Private Hire Licensing Support

From PCO licences in London to local authority private hire permits nationwide. We streamline the application process for professional drivers. experienced team.

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Taxi Private Hire licensing is one of the more document-heavy processes in UK driver licensing, because you’re not just dealing with DVLA — you’re also working with whichever local authority or Transport for London licenses private hire and taxi drivers in your area.

London PCO applications go through Transport for London directly and involve their own topographical and English-language assessments alongside the standard checks. Outside London, requirements vary by local council, though most follow a broadly similar structure: an enhanced DBS check, a Group 2-standard medical assessment, and a formal application to the licensing authority itself.

The enhanced DBS check and medical assessment are usually where timelines slip, simply because both involve third parties (the DBS service and a medical examiner) working to their own schedules rather than yours. Booking these early, rather than leaving them until the rest of the application is ready, is the single biggest thing you can do to avoid delay.

We manage the documentation side of this process: helping you understand exactly which checks your licensing authority requires, booking your medical assessment with an appropriate examiner, and making sure your DBS and application paperwork is submitted in a form your local authority or TfL won’t bounce back for corrections.

Renewal timelines matter as much as the initial application for taxi and private hire drivers, since most licensing authorities and TfL require medical and DBS checks to be repeated periodically, not just once at the start. Missing a renewal deadline can mean a gap in your ability to legally work, which is why we flag upcoming renewal dates rather than leaving you to track them yourself.

Requirements do vary meaningfully between different local authorities outside London, so if you’re licensed by one council and considering a move to drive under another, it’s worth checking early whether your existing checks transfer or need repeating from scratch.

Vehicle requirements sit alongside driver licensing too — the car or vehicle itself typically needs its own private hire vehicle licence from the same authority, separate from your personal driver licence, which is worth planning for if you’re sourcing a vehicle at the same time as applying.

We also keep you informed of any changes to local licensing requirements that might affect your renewal, since councils and TfL do periodically update their checks, and missing an update can catch even experienced drivers out at renewal time.

We’ll also make sure you understand which specific checks apply before you book anything, so you’re not paying for or scheduling an assessment your particular licensing authority doesn’t actually require.

Your Path to Becoming a Driver

Liaising with local councils and Transport for London (TfL) can be a daunting process. Our specialists manage the documentation, medical requirements, and background check submissions to ensure your application is successful the first time.

TfL / PCO Applications

Comprehensive support for London private hire drivers, including SERU and English language assessments.

Enhanced DBS Management

Secure and fast criminal record check processing required for all taxi and private hire roles.

Medical Assessment Booking

Specialized Group 2 medical assessments required for professional taxi licensing.

Fast-Track PCO

“Our average turnaround for TfL private hire applications is 40% faster than the national average due to direct digital submission portals.”

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