Apply for a private hire operator's licence
Apply for a private hire operator's licence
You must hold a valid Private Hire Operator Licence to accept or arrange bookings for private hire vehicles in Central Bedfordshire.
Operators are responsible for ensuring that all drivers, vehicles and bookings comply with licensing requirements and relevant legislation.
Location of operator base
The operator’s office or base must be within the Central Bedfordshire Council area.
Operators who also hold a licence with another authority may be subject to additional conditions to ensure compliance.
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How to renew a private hire operator's licence
Please complete the application form below and email it to taxilicensing@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.
Please note: Email is not a secure medium. You should take appropriate measures to ensure any personal information sent via email is protected.
Download our private hire operator application form (PDF 34.2KB) 
We will need:
- completed application form, signed by all applicants
- details of all vehicles and drivers to be operated
- public liability/employers’ liability insurance certificates (if applicable)
- basic DBS (if not current/clear with CBC)
- tax check code (can be for individual or company)
- confirmation you check staff have a right to work
- the appropriate fee: pay online
If you don’t provide all of the above, your application will be delayed and may have to be rejected.
If your application to renew is not submitted before your current licence expires, it will be treated as a new application. This may cause disruption to your business if you are unable to meet the requirements for new applicants, which are listed below.
You do not need to wait to receive a renewal reminder before submitting your application.
How to apply for a new private hire operator's licence
Please complete the application form below and email it to taxilicensing@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.
Please note: Email is not a secure medium. You should take appropriate measures to ensure any personal information sent via email is protected.
Download our private hire operator application form (PDF 34.2KB)
We will need:
- completed application form, signed by all applicants
- the appropriate fee: pay online
- knowledge test pass certificate for each applicant
- CSE Training Attendance Certificate for each applicant
- a signed statutory declaration for each applicant (if not known to us as a licensed driver)
- if you have not been resident in the UK for the last 5 years, a Certificate of Good Conduct (if not known to us as a licensed driver)
- colour passport style photo of each applicant (if not known to us as a licensed driver)
- DVLA driving licence for each applicant (if not known to us as a licensed driver)
- proof of right to work in the UK for each applicant (Home Office share code) (if not known to us as a licensed driver)
- birth certificate (if not known to us as a licensed driver)