How to apply
You will need to complete an application form and provide other information about your vehicle in order for us to process your application. All information received will be treated with respect and confidence.
To help us consider your vehicle application, it is our policy for you to show that you or the company making the application resides in or near the city, that your vehicle is mechanically suitable, that you have an approved fire extinguisher and more. You will also need to produce a vehicle registration document, an MOT certificate and details of insurance for public or private hire use.
Find details of what you need to provide in the hackney carriage driver's licence guidance (PDF, 1.23MB).
Read the following guidance to help you apply:
- Vehicle inspection and testing requirements (PDF)
- Conditions of licence and enforcement (PDF)
- Hackney carriage vehicle licence guidance (PDF, 1.49MB)
- Taxi stands in Portsmouth – leaflet (PDF)
- Hackney carriage taxi fares chart (PDF)
- Hackney carriage bylaws – leaflet (PDF)
- Hackney carriages / Private hire – Licensing Policy 16 (PDF)