Taxi Licensing Section
The Taxi and Private Hire Licensing Section provides both administrative and statutory services on behalf of the Council as the Licensing Authority.
The Taxi and Private Hire Licensing Section licences and regulates, Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Drivers, Hackney Carriage Vehicles, Private Hire Vehicles (up to eight passenger seats) and Private Hire Operators.
The Taxi and Private Hire Licensing Section is based at the rear of the Town Hall, Norfolk Street entrance. The reception is open on Monday to Friday between the hours of 10.00am to 4.00pm. Telephone numbers are 0114 273 4005 or 0114 2734690, the Sections fax number is 0114 2734073.
If you would like to contact the section in writing please send it to;
The Chief Licensing Officer
Taxi Licensing Section
Legal and Governance
Sheffield City Council
Town Hall
Sheffield
S1 2HH
Or you can contact us by email at; taxi.licensing@sheffield.gov.uk
If you wish to give feedback on the Taxi Licensing Section
Downloads
Link to the Application for a Private Hire Vehicle Licence form. (23.5 KB)
A list of current application fees for obtaining licenses. (19.5 KB)
Requirements for potential applicants who wish to apply for a hackney carriage licence. (30 KB)
Information on Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence Application Guidance. (19 KB)
View the most recent news from Taxi Licensing. (35 KB)
These terms and conditions must be adhered to by holders of private hire vehicle licences. (29.5 KB)
Link to information on Private Hire Vehicle Specification. (34 KB)
Guidance regarding the citizenship status a potential licensee must hold. (25 KB)
Click for more information on the maximum fares which may be charged to taxi customers. (22.5 KB)
Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence Application Guidance. (28.5 KB)
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