You need to apply for an operator licence to run a taxi or private hire business in Sheffield.
You should not make any financial or other commitments which are dependent on the grant of a licence until the licence document itself is issued. You should allow for the licensing procedure to take 3 months form the date of application but in exceptional circumstances the procedure may take longer.
New operator's licence
If you are starting a taxi or private vehicle hire business you need to apply for a new licence from us.
Cost
How much it costs depends on how long you want your licence for and how many vehicles you will be operating. Once you have applied we will contact you to arrange payment.
| Length of licence | Up to 50 vehicles | More than 50 vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | £563 | £670 |
| 2 years | £763 | £1,070 |
| 3 years | £963 | £1,470 |
| 4 years | £1,163 | £1,870 |
| 5 years | £1,363 | £2,270 |
Apply for a licence
Download and complete the application form and send it to us by email licensingservice@sheffield.gov.uk or by post to:
Licensing Service
Block C, Staniforth Road Depot
Staniforth Road
Sheffield, S9 3HD
You may need a DBS check as part of your application. If this is the case we will contact you once we have received your application form.
Renewing your operator licence
Please contact us if you haven't received your renewal pack.
Cost
If your licence is expiring you need to renew it. How much it costs will depend on how long your licence is for and how many vehicles you are operating.
| Length of licence | Up to 50 vehicles | More than 50 vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years | £415 | £670 |
| 2 years | £615 | £1,070 |
| 3 years | £815 | £1,470 |
| 4 years | £1,015 | £1,870 |
| 5 years | £1,215 | £2,270 |