Apply for a private hire vehicle licence

You will already hold or be in the process of applying for a Private Hire Driver Licence

Before proceeding please read the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Licence Conditions

1. Check if your vehicle type is acceptable by Horsham District Council - for details please see  our Licensing Policy
2. Complete a Private Hire Vehicle application Form (Find the New Application PDF download below or email licensing@horsham.gov.uk to request an application form to be sent to you).
3. Supply a V5c Registration Document (must be in the name of the applicant or proprietor)
4. Current insurance certificate covering Private Hire vehicle usage (Must Cover the start date of your licence)
5. Valid MOT Test Certificate (Applicable for HC vehicles 12 months of age and beyond)
6. A completed Vehicle Mechanical Examination Form (Find the Vehicle Mechanical Inspection Form PDF download below or email licensing@horsham.gov.uk to request an application form to be sent to you). NB. the completed form must be no older than 30 days following examination and must be signed and stamped.
7. Certificate / Proofs of calibration and sealing from meter agent
8. Bill of sale or proof of purchase (Receipt of purchase of the Vehicle)
9. HPI Report if the vehicle is being licensed for the first time and the vehicle has had a previous owner
10. Any HP Agreement Must provide document if agreement is in place at the time of application

1. After successfully completing all the above, a payment link will be sent to you, for you pay the appropriate Licence fee.
2. Confirm type of plate bracket required
3. Arrange collection of plate bracket

1. Arrange an Inspection appointment with our Licensing Team
2. Immediately following a satisfactory inspection, the Officer will plate your vehicle

A Private Hire vehicle licence is valid for a period of one year and must be renewed upon expiry.

All licensed vehicles are required to be mechanically inspected every six months at a garage or garages nominated from time to time by the Council.

Before proceeding please read the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Licence Conditions

1. Complete a Private Hire Vehicle Renewal Application Form (Find the Renewal Application PDF download below or email licensing@horsham.gov.uk to request a renewal application form to be sent to you).
2. Supply a V5c Registration Document (must be in the name of the applicant or proprietor)
3. Current insurance certificate covering Private Hire vehicle usage (Must Cover the start date of your licence)
4. Valid MOT Test Certificate (Applicable for HC vehicles 12 months of age and beyond)
5. A completed Vehicle Mechanical Examination Form (Find the Vehicle Mechanical Inspection Form PDF download below or email licensing@horsham.gov.uk to request an application form to be sent to you). NB. the completed form must be no older than 30 days following examination and must be signed and stamped.
6. Certificate / Proofs of calibration and sealing from meter agent
7. Bill of sale or proof of purchase (Receipt of purchase of the Vehicle)
8. HPI Report if the vehicle is being licensed for the first time and the vehicle has had a previous owner
9. Any HP Agreement Must provide document if agreement is in place at the time of application

1. After successfully completing all the above, a payment link will be sent to you, for you pay the appropriate Licence fee.

1. Arrange an Inspection appointment with our Licensing Team
2. Immediately following a satisfactory inspection, the Officer will plate your vehicle

A Private Hire vehicle licence is valid for a period of one year and must be renewed upon expiry.

All licensed vehicles are required to be mechanically inspected every six months at a garage or garages nominated from time to time by the Council.