Private hire licences
In this section
Apply for a private hire vehicle licence
To apply for a private hire vehicle licence, you will need to complete the following steps:
- Read the vehicle licence conditions. This includes vehicle criteria and conditions of the licence
- Check your fee in our fee table below
- Email Licensing@horsham.gov.uk and request an application form
- Complete the form, it sign it, and submit it along with all the documents requested on the form to licensing@horsham.gov.uk Once the application has been assessed you will be contacted to advise the next steps of the process.
Fees
Our private hire vehicle licence fees are valid until 31/03/2026.
| Application type | Fee |
|---|---|
| First application | £369 |
| Renewal | £332 |
| Transfer | £74 |
| Electric vehicle | £58 |
| Electric vehicle renewal | £332 |
Read the vehicle licence conditions
To drive a private hire vehicle, you must have a licence for the vehicle and a licence for the driver. The operator, who arranges the bookings, must also be licensed.