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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