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Hackney carriage (taxi) and private hire licensing

Taxis (Hackney Carriages) and private hire vehicles, along with their drivers and operators, are licensed by the council for public safety.

Hackney carriage and private hire policy

On 5 March 2025, Chichester District Council approved a new hackney carriage and private hire policy.

Private hire driver's licence

Apply or renew a private hire driver's licence.

Private hire vehicle licence

Apply or renew a private hire vehicle licence.

Private hire operators licence

Apply or renew a private hire operator licence.

Hackney carriage driver's licence

Apply or renew a hackney carriage driver's licence.

Hackney carriage vehicle licence

Apply or renew a hackney carriage vehicle licence.

Hackney carriage (taxi) and private hire - licensing fees

View all hackney carriage and private hire license fees.

Hackney carriage (taxi) and private hire - information for the public

Hackney carriage (taxi) and private hire advice and guidance for members of the public.

Taxi Knowledge Test

This is a digital-only service. Prospective hackney carriage and private hire drivers must pass a taxi knowledge test as the first step to applying for a license.

Transfer of a hackney carriage (taxi) or private hire vehicle licence

Licence holders must notify the authority of vehicle ownership transfer for taxi/private hire use.

Pay a hackney carriage (taxi) or private hire fee

Pay a fee for a hackney carriage (taxi) or private hire vehicle.

Forms to surrender, request replacement or change name, address or vehicle registration mark

Tell us about a change of name, address or vehicle registration mark.

DBS enhanced disclosure (criminal records check)

All applicants/licence holders are required to provide the results of a DBS criminal records check.

Equality Act 2010 - transporting wheelchair users and assistance dogs

The Equality Act 2010 places licensed drivers under a legal duty to transport wheelchair users and also assistance dogs as required.

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