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Every applicant must have a valid Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure (CRB)
You can obtain an application form for a disclosure from us.
When you make an appointment to return your application form please bring the CRB form with you. Do not send this form to the CRB yourself as we have to check it carefully and submit it.
Please bring with you one of the documents referred to in the form (passport, driving licence, birth certificate or marriage certificate). In addition, you must bring two of the documents showing your current address (eg bank statement, rent book, building society book).
The form and accompanying documents will be checked by a member of the licensing section and then countersigned by an approved signatory. Do not forget to bring a cheque made payable to South Derbyshire District Council which is specifically for the Disclosure Service.
Licence application
Make sure that your licence application form is properly completed and that you bring it to the council offices when you bring in your CRB form
Please ensure that the form is countersigned by the operator of the firm where you intend to work or the application will not be processed. Bring your Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) Driving Licence at this stage so it can be checked.
You must bring a completed medical certificate (questionnaire), which must be signed and dated by your doctor. You can download this form below.
All forms need to be returned in person to the address below - it is essential that you book an appointment.
We need two passport photographs and to see your DVLA driving licence.
You will need to pay a fee. See fees and charges (below)
Standard:
We will issue private hire licences within five working days of receiving completed applications. Applications are only complete when a Criminal Records Check has been provided. This may take a number of weeks to obtain.
Contact details
Licensing Section
South Derbyshire District Council
Civic Offices
Civic Way
Swadlincote
Derbyshire
DE11 0AH
Tel: 01283 595724
Fax: 01283 595855
Online: contact form
email: licensing2@south-derbys.gov.uk
Page ref: LGSL 634
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