To renew a private hire operator licence, you will need to complete the application form.
Supporting evidence and documentation
Before you apply, check you have all the required documents.
You must submit your:
- valid UK passport or right to work share code – prove your right to work to an employer on GOV.UK
- basic DBS certificate
- tax check code, not your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) – complete a tax check for a taxi or private hire licence on GOV.UK
- vetting procedures for your staff
Submit your application and all supporting evidence to the Former Allerdale Area, Taxi Licensing Team as soon as possible.
You can do this by:
- post to Allerdale House in Workington
- email: taxis1@cumberland.gov.uk
You do not need an appointment to submit this evidence.
Pay for your licence
You can pay your private hire operator licence renewal fee by debit or credit card.
For more information on the cost of a new licence, see taxi and private hire licence fees: Allerdale
Telephone: 0300 373 3730
Your application
We will only consider an application when:
- the application form has been submitted
- all required evidence has been submitted
- full payment has been made
Applications that do not meet all requirements, may be considered by the Licensing Panel. Fees may not be refundable.