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Taxi driver licence

  • Please note from the 1 September 2022 the application process for new taxi driver applications is changing. We advise you to read the guidance notes before starting your application.

  • Due to an increase in demand it is currently taking us longer to acknowledge and process new taxi licence applications than we would like. We would ask new applicants to please bear with us and we thank you for your patience and understanding at this time.
  • We are now conducting Taxi Driver Knowledge tests virtually and you are expected to book in for a remote test to complete your licence application. If you are unable to carry out the Taxi Driver Knowledge test virtually, please confirm this to us upon submission of your application.

Your council is responsible for licensing taxis and private hire drivers and vehicles and private hire operators.

On this page you can find the information and application packs you need to apply for a new driver licence.

For information and your rights on how the council uses your personal information please read our privacy notice.

How to apply

  • Important: before you start, you must download and read our Application for a driver's licence - guidance notes for new applicants.
    This gives full instructions on how to apply and a list of the documents we need you to provide
  • You must also complete Disability Awareness and Safeguarding training from Bluelamp Trust before applying

If you have any questions about the application process please contact us.

Fees

You can download the list of fees below.

Register of licences

You can search our public register of all licences and registrations issued and held within the Lewes district.

Accessibility disclaimer: we will soon be moving to online applications for this licence. We are providing the Microsoft Word and printable PDF forms above temporarily until the online service is ready. 

If you are unable to use the Word or PDF forms, you can ask us to send you the application form in another format. 

Eastbourne Borough Council's Licensing Committee have adopted new guidance (see below).  This guidance came into effect from 4 April 2022 and will have a phased implementation over a six month period from April 2022.

Fees

You can download the list of fees below.

How to apply

The application for this licence is online. To apply for a driver licence you must:

  • read the Eastbourne Borough Council taxi guidance below

  • hold a full UK DVLA Driving Licence

  • pass a Group II Medical examination        

  • pass a driving proficiency test 

  • undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

  • pass a local area knowledge test

  • have an HMRC Tax Code

Before you apply

As part of this application you will need to upload documents to provide proof of your eligibility. You will also need to complete the enhanced digital Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. You can find out which documents you need to upload for your DBS check, by visiting the GOV.UK website.

Apply online now

Apply for a new taxi driver licence in the Eastbourne borough:

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