Get a private hire licence
Sefton
Learn how to get your private hire licence with ease through our free Ignition Programme.
To drive with Uber, you'll need to have a private hire licence
Steps to get a private hire licence
Step 1 - Attend a Sefton One Stop Shop session
One Stop Shop locations:
- Bootle - 324 Stanley Road, Bootle, L20 3ET
Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm - Southport - Cambridge Arcade, Southport
Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Step 2 - Vocational Qualification and Basic Skills Test
- Achieve the Vocationally Related Qualification in Transporting Passengers by Taxi & Private Hire
- Pass the Topographical Knowledge Test
Step 3 - Application Submission
Visit Sefton Council and submit the application with the medical form and DBS and pay the fees.
Step 4 - Collect Badge
You must collect your badge directly from Sefton Council once issued.
The time and costs required to obtain a licence vary by council, as shown by the estimates set out above. Please note that the estimated times listed above, whilst generally accurate in our experience, are indicative only and are subject to change depending on current levels of demand. The information provided on this web page is intended for informational purposes only and may not be applicable in your country, region, or city. It is subject to change and may be updated without notice.
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