New drivers
This page is about becoming a taxi or private hire driver. You can also download an application form.
In order to drive a taxi or private hire vehicle in the Borough of Reigate and Banstead you must first apply for a licence from us.
If you write, telephone or email the Council's Environmental Health department they can send you a pack with all the information you need.
This information is also available online.
There are various forms to fill in which you can download from this website. Your application should also include a Disclosure Application Form from the Criminal Records Bureau. Help on how to complete this form is available online, but you must write to, telephone or email Environmental Health for a copy of the form itself.
The forms and guidance you need to download are listed below.
You can also read about the legislation which applies to driving taxis and private hire vehicles, including the conditions you must adhere to as a driver, and other information on this site.
Your application will include the application form, a medical form which your doctor must fill in and a form authorising the DVLA to reveal any previous offences.
Knowledge test
Before a licence can be granted you must pass the knowledge test, information about the private hire knowledge test is available for download. If you wish to find out about the hackney carriage knowledge test please contact us on the telephone number supplied below
It may also include if applicable a vehicle licence application form and guidance notes.
Becoming a driver
- Driver licence application form
- Driver guidance notes
- Knowledge test booklet for a private hire driver
- DVLA driving entitlement consent form
- Medical form
- Vehicle licence application form
- Vehicle guidance notes .
Contact details
- Email: Licensing@reigate-banstead.gov.uk
- Telephone: 01737 276672
- Write to the Licensing Officer at:
Licensing
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council
Town Hall
Castlefield Road
Reigate
RH2 0SH.
Last updated : 21/03/2012
