- Licence type
- Private hire car vehicle licence
- Who should apply?
- Anyone who owns a private hire car.
- Definitions and more
- All vehicles operating as a Private Hire Car must be licensed. Drivers of these vehicles are also required to hold a separate Private Hire Car Driver's Licence. Each licence issued is subject to standard conditions. In addition to the standard conditions, a licence may contain special conditions.
- Cost
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fees can vary depending on the category of licence being applied for, download our fee list for details on the application fee payable
You can upload your completed application form, all required supporting documentation and make payment using our online submission form additional guidance to help with uploading your application and making payment is also available
- Additional costs
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There are additional costs for things like vehicle re-tests, brackets and installation of cameras. View our full Private Hire licence fee list for information.
- What you need to supply
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Fully completed current application form
Correct application feeplease note we are unable to accept your application if any of the above are missing
- Additional information
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You cannot apply to renew a licence after it has expired. An application for licence renewal must be made before the expiry of the current licence. Any application made up to 28 days later will be a ‘late application.’
if a late application is received, the original licence will expire on the date marked on the licence. However, if the Council decides that ‘Good Cause’ has been shown for the late submission of the application, the previous licence will remain in effect while the renewal is being processed. You can download our Policy on late applications for further information.
Please note that all licence application fees are non refundable, you can download our refunds policy for more information. Any requests for a refund due to exceptional circumstances should be made in writing to the Licensing Manager, 249 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1YJ or by email to: licensing@edinburgh.gov.uk
Supporting documentation will be required if the licence is to be held by a limited company or partnership.
- Application pack
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download vehicle compliance and inspection guidance
download guidance notes for new vehicle licence applicants
download new vehicle licence application
download vehicle renewal application
download change of vehicle application
download change of manager application
download emissions exemption form and guidance
download our age and emissions policyplease complete and submit a Miscellaneous request form together with the appropriate fee, to request items such as Vehicle retests & replacement brackets etc
- Standard conditions
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Download conditions effective for all licences granted from 21 Nov 2016 - this includes new, renewal and any variation of licence
Download conditions effective for all licences granted from 7 May 2018 - this includes new, renewal and any variation of licence
Download conditions effective for all licences granted from 20 May 2019 - this includes new, renewal and any variation of licence
Download conditions effective for all licences granted from 2 Nov 2020 - this includes new, renewal and any variation of licence
Download conditions effective for all licences granted from 23 Aug 2021 - this includes new, renewal and any variation of licence