Renew existing Private Hire Operator's Licence

Please refresh your knowledge of our Private Hire Operator Conditions (PDF, 1020 KB)

What we need from you

You will need to provide us with the following documents and information:

• Completed Operators Renewal Application Form (PDF, 252 KB)
• If any amendments have been made, a Business Plan for a Private Hire Operator (PDF, 140 KB)
• Employer Liability Insurance
• If there is public access to your premises, Public Liability insurance of at least £2,000,000
• Schedule of vehicles to be operated under this licence (PDF, 118 KB)
• Proof of a maintenance contract with an approved garage for servicing the vehicles (if this isn't done by you or members of staff).
• Insurance documents to cover the vehicles and drivers for hire
• Your 9 Digit Operator check code From HMRC
• Fee for licence (1 or 5 years)

The following documents must be submitted for all applicants or if applying under a company name, for all registered directors/ secretaries of that company:

• A Basic or Enhanced DBS check, issued within the last 3 months (unless you are a current driver with us)
• Statutory Declaration of convictions, cautions and pending prosecutions (PDF, 207 KB)
• Your EEA/UK passport OR Home Office Right to Work Employers Share Code
• Both sides of your EEA/UK photocard driving licence with your current name and address
• A Bank/Building Society statement or utility bill, issued within 3 months showing your current name and address

Once you are satisfied that you have everything collated, please contact the licensing team with your application via email at Licensing-1@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk

Please note: partial applications will not be accepted.

If your renewal is incomplete or submitted with less than 2 weeks to your licence expiry, you will be required to submit and pay for a NEW application.