Private hire licences

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 typeFee
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.