Get a private hire licence
Steps to get a private hire licence
Step 1 - Read the Application Guidance
Read the online guidance for applying for your private hire licence.
Step 2 - Complete Enhanced DBS
The council will provide more information on how to complete.
Address: Licensing Service Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2AL
Email: licensing@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Telephone: (023) 9283 4073 or (023) 9283 4830
Step 3 - Submit References
Submit references from 2 people who have known you for at least 3 years and are not your relatives.
The council will provide more information on how to complete.
Address: Licensing Service Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2AL
Email: licensing@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Telephone: (023) 9283 4073 or (023) 9283 4830
Step 4 - Complete Medical
Get a medical check from your GP.
Remember to take along the appropriate form.
Step 5 - Complete Knowledge Test
The council will provide more information on how to complete.
Contact the council to book.
Address: Licensing Service Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2AL
Email: licensing@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Telephone: (023) 9283 4073 or (023) 9283 4830
Step 6 - Complete Driving Assessment
The council will provide more information on how to complete.
Contact the council to book.
Address: Licensing Service Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2AL
Email: licensing@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Telephone: (023) 9283 4073 or (023) 9283 4830
Step 7 - Complete Disability Training
The council will provide more information on how to complete.
Contact the council to book.
Address: Licensing Service Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2AL
Email: licensing@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Telephone: (023) 9283 4073 or (023) 9283 4830
Step 8 - Complete Drugs Test
The council will provide more information on how to complete.
Contact the council to book.
Address: Licensing Service Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2AL
Email: licensing@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Telephone: (023) 9283 4073 or (023) 9283 4830
Step 9 - Submit Application
The council will provide more information on how to complete.
Contact the council to book.
Address: Licensing Service Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2AL
Email: licensing@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Telephone: (023) 9283 4073 or (023) 9283 4830
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.