All three licences, (driver, vehicle & operator) must be licensed by the same Council
Your vehicle can be licenced but restricted to 6 months on production of Mechanical Fitness Test, Insurance and V5
No, as long as your vehicle passes Mechanical Fitness Test.
Any Enhanced DBS with access to the vulnerable Children and Adults Barred lists can be used with Sefton Council as long as you have maintained continuous subscription to the DBS Update Service and can provide the original certificate.
Please see our handbook for a list of Authorised Testing Stations
No, the DBS require that all documents must be original, valid and current and don’t accept downloaded on-line statements, photocopies or images on phones.
All licences are processed through our online portal.
A new DBS application will need to be submitted.
Contact DVLA and have the address issue rectified.
This isn’t currently part of Sefton Council’s criteria.
Applications are considered in light of Sefton Council’s Convictions Policy. See the taxi licensing handbook for more information
It is strongly recommended that you do.
No – Smoking in a working vehicle is prohibited – if caught you may receives a fixed penalty notice.
As the driver it is your responsibility to enforce the no smoking ban with your vehicle.
Contact the taxi licensing team by email.
Yes, make an application through our online portal.
Yes, all premises must be within the Sefton Boundary.
No – all journeys must be pre-booked via your licenced operator.
No, you will be sent an e-mail with confirmation that your licence and plates are either ready for collection or posted to you based on your instruction on your application.
Yes, the test is based on our handbook which is available on our website. The test consists of 10 questions and you must score at least 7 correct answers to pass.
Yes, you must display door signs for the Operator you are working for at that time.