Drivers
For the safety and protection of the public, to drive a hackney carriage or private hire vehicle in Mid Devon you must hold a valid Hackney Carriage/Private Hire driver licence issued by us.
Further information
Please see our Hackney carriage and private hire policy page and read the Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver section of our Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy on this page, as it contains important information about the application process. In addition to this, the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Drivers Handbook provides an overview of the licensing requirements.
National register of taxi and Private Hire licence revocations, refusals and suspensions (NR3S)
The Local Government Association (LGA), the representative body for local councils, has commissioned a new national register of taxi licence refusals, revocations and suspensions (NR3S). The register will be hosted by the National Anti-Fraud Network (NAFN). The intention is to prevent drivers who have had a Hackney Carriage or Private Hire drivers licence revoked, suspended or an application for one refused, going to another council to dishonestly obtain a licence by failing to disclose their previous licensing history. It is hoped that use of the register will improve public safety and confidence in hackney carriage and private hire licensing.
For fees:
Please note that we no longer accept payment via cheque.
To apply:
To apply online, please download and complete:
New Driver Application Form(PDF)
New Driver Application Form(DOCX)
New Driver Application Form(ODT)
Driver Renewal Application Form(PDF)
Driver Renewal Application Form(DOCX)
Driver Renewal Application Form(ODT)
Guide to DBS Checks and DBS Form(PDF)
Guide to DBS Checks and DBS Form(DOCX)
Guide to DBS Checks and DBS Form(ODT)
These files may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format or to request the form in the post, please email customerservices@middevon.gov.uk or contact us on 01884 255255.