Application process – new operators
New Operators can apply as a Sole Trader or Limited Company. Applications are made online. When processed, you will receive an email. You will also be invited to make payment either online or via telephone.
- A Sole Trader is an individual person.
- A Limited Company is a registered company on Companies’ House. This comprises of one or more Directors and/or Company Secretary.
Application requirements
To process your application, we require:
- A business premises in Wolverhampton. See here if you would like to look at possible locations.
- You may be asked to also provide planning permission.
- Proof of right to work in the United Kingdom.
- You can use our assessment form to check your documents.
- For Limited Companies, all Directors will be asked to provide this.
- Proof of address. This can be:
- A DVLA driving licence.
- A Bank/Building Society/Credit Card Statement.
- A utility bill.
- A benefit statement.
- For Limited Companies, all Directors will be asked to provide this.
- Employer/Public Liability Insurance certificates, providing a minimum of £5 million in cover.
- DBS certificates.
- We will require a basic DBS certificate. Certificates must be no older than 12 months from the date of application.
- If you are a Limited Company: All Directors will be required to submit this certificate.
- Please post all pages of the original certificate to:
Taxi Licensing
City of Wolverhampton Council
Civic Centre
St. Peter's Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1SH
- Where a licence applicant has been outside of the UK for three or more months continuously since the age of 18, a ‘Certificate of Good Character’, ‘Certificate of Good Conduct’ or equivalent is required. Please see here for further information.
- Information for any Private Hire Vehicle Operator Licenses held elsewhere. You may be asked to provide copies of these licenses. We may also consult with these authorities as part of the process.
- Attendance at Worcestershire County Council’s Driver Training Programme. This will be booked as part of the application process.
- A HMRC Tax Check code.
- Registration with the Information Commissioner’s Office.
- If you want to have signage on your vehicles, please see our policy for the requirements.
Upon receiving the above, we will process your application. When complete, your licence will be granted. If any information is revealed as part of the application process, you may be invited to a hearing.
Private Hire Working Group
All licensed operators will receive an invite to attend our working group meetings. This is to discuss updates within the Private Hire sector. This also provides you with an opportunity to add agenda items for discussion.
Renewal of Private Hire Vehicle Operators Licence
To renew a Private Hire Vehicle Operators Licence, please visit the following: Renewal of Private Hire Vehicle Operators Licence.
Contact us
Should you need any further information, please email us.