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Step 2 - Make an application

Step 2 - Make an application

When completing the on line form you will be agreeing to the following

  • On grant of a licence, I undertake to comply with the relevant Acts and Stroud District Council’s byelaws and taxi and private hire policy and conditions  Taxi and Private Hire Policy
  • On grant of a licence, I consent to the Licensing Section undertaking checks of my online DBS and DVLA records.
  • I understand that I must notify the Council within 48 hours of an arrest and release, charge or conviction of any sexual offence, any offence involving dishonesty or violence and any motoring offence. For any other convictions, cautions, fixed penalties or have a court case pending, I must let the Council know within 7 working days. If I am arrested and released for any other matter you should let the Council know within 3 working days.

Notes for completing the online form

  • All the fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.
  • The form will ask for your DVLA issue number – see below for guidance on where to find this.
  • You must declare any medical conditions/disabilities that may affect your ability to drive a hackney carriage or private hire vehicle. Please bear in mind that the council applies higher medical standards for driving a hackney carriage or private hire vehicle and as such conditions that may not affect your ability to drive a normal car may be relevant to driving a hackney carriage or private hire vehicle.
  • You must declare ALL convictions (including points/endorsements on your driving licence), cautions, police charges including any details of ongoing investigations and allegations made.
  • You can choose a one-year licence or a three-year licence
  • Upload the following documents onto the online application
    DVLA driving licence - we need a copy of the front and back of your DVLA licence
    Photo - this will need to be a clear electronic photo of yourself showing head and shoulders against a plain background
    Current Enhanced DBS Certificate for taxi/private hire work that is registered on the DBS update service OR
    Three Identity Documents for an enhanced DBS application (a full list of acceptable documents can be found here)
    Proof of your Right to Licence in the UK – Click here for a full list of acceptable documents.
    English Proficiency Evidence- You must provide an appropriate educational certificate for a qualification related to English. Acceptable qualifications may include a GCSE (or equivalent) in a subject such as English language or literature, a degree in a subject containing substantial English content, or an NVQ or BTEC in a subject that requires its students to communicate well in English. If you are unable to provide an appropriate education certificate you must pass an English Proficiency Test through our approved assessor. Please contact the licensing team on licensing@stroud.gov.uk 
  • Persons That Have Resided Outside of England, Wales and Republic of Ireland
    If you have resided, for a period of 6 months or more, outside of England, Wales and the Republic of Ireland, since over the age of 18 you must provide the following additional documents:
    Criminal record check or certificate of good conduct from all countries outside of England, Wales and the Republic of Ireland you have resided in from the age of 18 for 6 months or more. This certificate must be an original and, if in a foreign language, must be accompanied by an original certified translation from a sworn translator. Any costs involved in such certificates and translations must be paid by you.
  • Initial payment  - you will make an initial payment of £61.50 at the end of the online form. This payment is non-refundable. You will pay the remaining fee at the end of the process – see here for list of fees and charges 
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