Private Hire Driver - Renewal

To complete the online application form, please have the following digitized documents.

• DVLA check Code 
• Medical Form (Microsoft Word, 139KB)
• Enhanced D.B.S certificate Code* (If applicable) or you will need to provide three ID checking documents (e.g. Passport, Driver licence and Utility Bill)
  
  

  *Criminal Convictions & DBS service - If you need an Enhanced Certificate Conwy County Borough Council utilise a company called Checks Direct, these are a registered umbrella agency of the DBS, who will administer your application on our behalf. Payment is made directly though Checks Direct Checks Direct | DBS Checks, Vetting & Screening Services.

  All DBS certificates will require updating on a 3 year basis

  ID checking guidelines for standard/enhanced DBS check applications - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

• 9 character tax code - Complete a tax check for a taxi, private hire or scrap metal licence - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Legislation and Conditions

Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions Act ) Act 1976

Processing and Timescales

Once fee has been paid and all the associated documentation is submitted to policy, the licence can be granted the same day.

Appeal/Redress mechanisms:

The applicant would be able to appeal any decision by way of complaint to the Magistrates’ Court within 21 days of being notified of the Council’s decision.

Contact Details:

• By telephone: 01492 576626
  Monday to Friday 10.00am to 12:30pm
• By e-mail: Licensing@Conwy.gov.uk