This page is for renewal applications. If your licence has expired you will be required to apply as a new applicant.
Key information
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Please ensure you have read and understood the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy [PDF, 2.5MB].
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The use of the word 'Taxi' or 'Cab' cannot be used in the trading name
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We encourage all applicants to read over the current legislation and guidance around General Data Protection Regulation
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If you are intending to change premises location, you will need to apply as a new operator at the new address and then surrender your current operating licence.
Documents needed as part of the application
To apply for an Operator Licence, you will need to complete and submit the following documentation:
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HDC Application Form
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Liability Insurance - if providing a waiting area
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Tax Share Code
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Basic DBS
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Right to Work
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Safeguarding Certificate (if not completed already)
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proof of right to occupy the premises if classed as non-domestic (if not provided already)
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provide proof of registration with the Information Commissioner’s Office for data protection. (if not provided already)
Please see below for further information on specific points.
HDC Application Form
You are required to fully complete the HDC Operator Application.
Tax
Following new guidance, you are now required to provide a HMRC share code regarding your tax status.
Basic DBS
On the DBS Update Service:
If you have a suitable Enhanced DBS certificate registered with the DBS update service, you must provide the original certificate to allow us to check the online records.
Not on the DBS Update Service:
If you do not have a registered DBS, then you will be required to apply for a basic DBS. This Basic DBS must be submitted no more than 3 months from issue.
Right to Work
You must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK. The Immigration Act 2016 requires us to check the status of all new applicants.
In line with the current changes, we no longer accept Biometric Residence permit cards. You will be required to obtain a Share Code and provide to this authority to allow the right to work check to be made.
Safeguarding
Following changes to the taxi policy, all private hire operators are required to undertake a safeguarding course before a licence is granted.
Details of the 2 approved courses are Blue Lamp Safeguarding or High Speed Training Safeguarding.
Right to Occupy
Operators must provide proof to occupy a premises if classed as non-domestic. This can be a signed letter or email from the owner.
Information Commissioner’s Office for Data Protection
Operators must provide proof of registration with the Information Commissioners Office for Data Protection.
If you have not registered, please visit their website to register.
Tell us about a change of address
Complete this form to tell us about a change of address [DOCX, 52KB] and send the completed form to us by email
Submit your application
Once you have completed the above, please email your documents to Licensing@huntingdonshire.gov.uk
Alternatively post your documents to: Licensing Department, Huntingdonshire District Council, Pathfinder House, St Mary's Street, Huntingdon, PE29 3TN
We will then contact you to arrange a time for a Licensing officer to inspection the operating premises.
Fees
Please see the Fees page.