Apply for or renew a private hire vehicle licence

You need to licence your vehicle to use it as a private hire vehicle in Sheffield.

You will need an account with our taxi licensing portal BigChange to apply for a new licence.

What you need to apply for a private hire vehicle licence

You can apply online for a private hire vehicle licence. The licence fee is £218.

To be eligible for a licence your vehicle:

• needs to comply with the private hire vehicle specification in our Private Hire Operator and Vehicle Policy
• needs to pass a compliance test at our testing station on Shirland Lane. This will be arranged once you have applied

How to renew a private hire vehicle licence

We will tell you when your licence needs to be renewed. The licence renewal fee is £163.

To apply for a renewal you will need a:

• valid insurance certificate
• compliance certificate