Form LVD1

APPLICATION FOR

HACKNEY CARRIAGE & PRIVATE HIRE DRIVERS LICENCE

Notes for Guidance

Please read the notes before completing application form

A current licence is needed to drive a licensed Hackney Carriage or Private Hire vehicle within the Tamworth Borough To be eligible to apply for a Hackney Carriage & Private Hire drivers licence you must have held a full UK/DVLA driving licence for a minimum of 2 years and aged 21 years or over.

A licence is issued for a period of 3 years. To grant a licence Tamworth Borough Council is required to establish that the applicant is a ‘fit and proper person’ and we will undertake the following checks:

DVLA / First Application and yearly thereafter
Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) –
All applicants are required to complete a DBS Enhanced Disclosure form.
The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) are prone to delays, Tamworth Borough Council has no control over DBS procedure and is unable to fast track the process. / First Application and every 3 years thereafter.
Medical – Bookings and Payment made in person directly to:
Aldergate Medical Practice
The Mount
Salters Lane
Tamworth
Staffs
B79 8BH / Initial Application then:
Every five years up to 45 years of age.
Every 3 years up to 65 years of age
Annually after 65 years of age
Please provide your DVLA driver licence (photo card) to the medical practice to confirm your identity along with completed medical questionnaire.

All first timeapplicants will undertake a knowledge test once supporting checks have been cleared.

Renewal Applications – IMPORTANT INFORMATION

It is the responsibility of the Driver to ensure that renewal of his licence is undertaken, and that the application is made in a timely manner. Applicant checks are prone to delays; Tamworth Borough Council has no control over these procedures and is unable to fast track the process. A licence will be issued for Renewals only in lieu of DVLA and/or the DBS check if the application has been received on or before the date advised in your renewal letter and the declaration supplied has been signed by the applicant.

Payment

Payments can be made either by cheque/postal order or credit/debit card. Please note for any cheques returned unpaid from the bank will result in an additional charge incurred, or licence withdrawn for non payment.

Photographs

Each new or renewal application must include two passport sized photographs of the applicant. – New applicants please ensure that Part C of the application form is completed and one of your photographs has been countersigned by the person who has endorsed Part C of your application.

To ensure the speedy processing of your application please provide the correct documents as detailed – failure to provide the requested documentation will result in your application being rejected. We can only accept valid, current and original documentation.

Application Type / Documents To Support Application
First Time Applications / If this is your first application – Please provide the documents requested in sections 1, 2, 3 4
.
Renewal Application with DVLA / Documents requested in Section 1
Renewal Application with DVLA and DBS / Documents requested in Sections 12.
Renewal Application with DVLA and Medical / Documents requested in Sections 1 3.
Renewal Application with DVLA, Medical and DBS / Documents requested in Sections 1,2,34
Bounced Cheques

Supporting Documentation

Application Checks / Documents Required
1 / DVLA / Original licence plus one document from Group 2B below or renewal letter with current address as shown on driving licence.
2 / DBS

or

or

DBS continued on Page 3
2 / DBS Continued
Group 1
Primary Identity Documents
Current valid Passport
Biometric Residence Permit (UK)
Current Driving Licence – photo card (UK / Isle of Man / Channel Islands and EU) (Full or Provisional)
Birth Certificate (UK / Channel Islands) (Issued at the time of birth)
Full or short form acceptable including those issued by UK authorities overseas, such as Embassies, High Commissions & HM Forces. (Photocopies are not acceptable)
Adoption Certificate (UK)
Please note ifadocumentin the ListofValid Identity Documents is:
Denoted with * - issued in the last 3 months
Denoted with ** - issued in the last 12 months / Group2a
TrustedGovernmentDocuments / Group2b
FinancialSocialHistoryDocuments
CurrentDriving Licence–photocard(All Countries other than those in Group 1) (Full or Provisional)
CurrentDriving Licence–paper version (UK / Isle ofMan / Channel Islands / EU) (Full or Provisional)
BirthCertificate(UK/ChannelIslands) (Issued after the time of birth)
Marriage/CivilPartnershipCertificate(UK/ Channel Islands)
HM Forces ID Card (UK)
Fire Arms Licence (UK / Channel Islands) / MortgageStatement (UKorEEA)(Non-EEA Statementsnot accepted) **
Bank/Building SocietyStatement (UKorEEA)(Non-EEA Statementsnot accepted) *
Bank/Building SocietyAccountOpening ConfirmationLetter(UK)
CreditCardStatement (UKorEEA)(Non-EEA Statementsnot accepted)*
FinancialStatement e.g. pension, endowment, ISA (UK) **
P45/P60 Statement (UK /ChannelIslands)**
CouncilTaxStatement (UK / ChannelIslands)**
WorkPermit/Visa(UK ResidencePermit, validuptoexpiry date)
UtilityBill(UK) -Not MobilePhone*
BenefitStatement(UK) e.g. ChildAllowance, Pension*
Document fromCentral/ LocalGovernment/ GovernmentAgency/ Local Authority(UK / ChannelIslands)*
e.g. DWP,EmploymentService, HMRC, JobCentre, SocialSecurity
EU NationalIDCard–must be valid
CardscarryingthePASS accreditationlogo(UK / ChannelIslands)–must be valid
LetterfromHeadTeacherorCollegePrincipal(16-19yearoldsinfulltime educationintheUK)
3 / Medical – Booked in person and paid for directly with:
Aldergate Medical Practice
The Mount
Salters Lane
Tamworth
Staffs
B79 8BH /
  • Medical to be booked and paid for direct with the Medical Practice
  • Please provide your DVLA driver licence (photo card) or photo ID to the medical practice to confirm your identity along with completed medical questionnaire.
  • Please ensure that you have completed the medical questionnaire when attending the medical. A form is supplied within the application form but you can also download a form from

4 / FIRST TIME APPLICANTS MUST PRODUCE IF IN POSSESSION OF: / Must provide with application
  • Valid Passport or birth certificate
  • Work permit/visa if not a British National

We can accept supporting documents that will enable multiple checks i.e. Photo card UK Drivers licence would enable checks to be conducted for DVLA check and also count as one of the documents required for Group 2DBS

3 YEARLY DRIVER & OPERATOR FEES FROM 01/04/2018 –

Only in exceptional circumstances will licences be issued for a shorter period and these would have to be applied for and dealt with on an individual basis.

New Driver Application - DVLA, DBS, Medical, Knowledge Test
Year 1 - DVLA, DBS, Knowledge Test, 2 hours admin / £174.50
Year 2 - DVLA, 1 hour admin / £61.50
Year 3 - DVLA, 1 hour admin / £61.50
Medical - Booked and paid for directly with Aldergate Medical Practice.
Total for 3 year licence / £297.50 / Fee A
Current Driver Renewal
Year 1 - DVLA, DBS, 1½ hour admin / £146.00
Year 2 - DVLA, 1 hour admin / £61.50
Year 3 - DVLA, 1 hour admin / £61.50
Medical - Booked and paid for directly with Aldergate Medical Practice.
5 Yearly – Under 45 years of age
3 Yearly – 45 to 65 years of age
Annual – Over 65 years of age
Total for 3 Year Renewal / £269.00 / Fee B

Operators Licence Fee

5 Year Licence including 2 x DBS / £207.00

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Medical fees are not included in the Application Fee, but applicants shall book and pay for their medicals in person directly to:

Aldergate Medical Practice, The Mount, Salters Lane, Tamworth, Staffs, B79 8BH

Please provide your DVLA driver licence (photo card) to the medical practice to confirm your identity, along with completed medical questionnaire. The medical questionnaire form is sent with your renewal forms but can be downloaded from

Other taxi fees listed below:
Fees and Charges at 01/04/2018

Item / Fees from 1/8/2015
Hackney carriage vehicle - under 4 years old (Plate) / £105.50
Hackney carriage vehicle- over 4 years old (Plate) / £134.00
Private hire vehicle - under 4 years old (Plate, 2 x sticker) / £109.00
Private hire vehicle - over 4 years old (Plate, 2 x Sticker) / £138.00
Change of Hackney carriage vehicle (Plate) / £49.00
Private hire Executive Plate under 4 years old / £210.50
Private hire Executive Plate over 4 years old / £238.00
Change of Private hire vehicle (Plate, 2 x Sticker) / £53.00
Change of owner / £28.50
Replacement plate - hackney carriage or private hire / £39.50
Replacement sticker - private hire / £16.00
Replacement Licence / £10.50
Bounced cheques / £28.50
Cancelled insurance (without notification) / £56.50
Failure to return plates within 7 days - hackney carriage or private hire / £56.50
Knowledge Test Retake / £56.50
Exceptional Age Policy (Vehicle inspection by Licensing Officer) / £56.50
DVLA Check / £5.00
DBS Check / £54.50
Medical (pay and book directly with the Medical Centre) / £40.00
Fitness Test / £48.00
Plate / £20.00
External Cost Sticker / £2.00

Fitness tests are not included in the Application Fee, first time applicants will have their first fitness test booked by Customer Services but need to pay at the fitness test station. Subsequent fitness tests shall be booked and paid directly to:

CR MOT Centre, Unit 9, Cavendish, Lichfield Road Industrial Estate, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7XH

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Applications may be rejected if:-

  • Applicant has failed to provide valid, current and original documentation as advised within the supporting information.
  • The applicant does not meet the criteria for the application.
  • The applicant is unable to provide supporting document to demonstrate his right to work.
  • If the renewal application is received after the current licence has lapsed. (as stipulated on renewal letter) Any application received after expiry date of last licence issued is classed as a new application and the renewal will not be accepted.

Any applicant whose application has been rejected because they have not met the application guidance may write to:-

Taxi Licensing Enforcement Officer

Public Protection, Assets & Environment

Marmion House

Lichfield Street

Tamworth

Staffs

B79 7BZ

Or the applicant may contact 709674 to request an interview with the Taxi Licensing Enforcement Officer at a time which is convenient to both parties prior to resubmitting their application.

Complaints

Tamworth Borough Council is committed to providing best value and the best possible level of service to its customers. We would like to know what people think about our services. If you wish to either make comments on our services, pass on a compliment or make a complaint, then you can fill in a Tell Us form at any of our offices.

You can also make a complaint, comment or compliment with our easy to complete on-line form available at

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