Apply for a taxi licence Hackney carriage licence – new application

In order for your application to be accepted you must ensure you send in the following information:

• Completed application form (the application must be made by the person who is the legal owner of the vehicle)
  
• A copy of the receipt for payment of the application fee. Payments can be made online.
  
• A copy of new MOT issued within the previous 10 working days
  
• A copy of a valid certificate of insurance for public hire (when providing fleet insurance, a copy of the schedule/register of vehicles covered by the fleet insurance must be provided).
  
• Proof of public liability insurance for a minimum of £5,000,000
  
• A copy of the full V5 registration certificate for the vehicle, or, where the full V5 registration certificate in the new owner’s name is not yet available, the V5/2 green section of the V5 form and proof of purchase must be provided.
  
• A Shropshire Council Meter Calibration Certificate (issued with the previous 10 working days) to confirm that the taximeter has been calibrated and meets the requirements set out in the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy 2023-2027
  
• Proof of compliance with required European Emissions/Age Standards
  
• Evidence that the vehicle complies with the required safety standards and has been specifically constructed or adapted for disability access to an acceptable standard by providing either a Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) certificate or an Individual Approval Certificate (IAC) or a Certificate of Compliance (IVA6)
  
• Proof of vehicle tax
  
• Where the vehicle is fitted with a mechanically operated ramp, a valid certificate/report confirming the ramp complies with the requirements of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (Please note the proprietor is responsible for ensuring that a competent person carries out the necessary checks in accordance with these Regulations.)
  
• Where the vehicle is fitted with a non-mechanical ramp, confirmation that the ramp complies with the relevant provisions of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
  
• A certificate/report confirming that all fittings used to secure wheelchairs to the floor of the vehicle are intact and are free from damage and wear
  
• Where the applicant does not hold a hackney carriage/private hire driver’s licence or a private hire operator licence issued by us, you must also provide:
  
  • A completed Convictions form
    
  • A completed Reference form
    
  • A basic criminal record disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (please note, a basic criminal record disclosure will only be accepted by the Council within 12 months of the date of issue from the Disclosure and Barring Service)

Please note:  Where the application relates to a partnership or a limited company, the name, address, date of birth and other information must be included in the application form for all partners and directors.  In addition, all partners and directors will need to provide a completed Convictions Form, a completed Reference Form and a basic criminal record disclosure unless they are the holder of a hackney carriage/private hire driver’s licence, or a private hire operator licence issued by Shropshire Council.

Your completed application form and supporting documents should be submitted to the Licensing Team by email to taxis@shropshire.gov.uk.