General Information

New driver information packs are available for collection from Customer Services, Runnymede Civic Centre, Station Road, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 2AH upon payment of a ��10 fee. This is refundable at the time of application if within three months.

Relevance of convictions relating to Private Hire/Hackney Carriage Licensing

Guidelines - the difference between Private Hire/Hackney Carriage and Vehicle specifications.

Downloadable Forms and Action

• Questionnaire - Complete and return as soon as possible.
• Driver's licence application - Complete and return as soon as possible and enclose 4 passport photographs.
• Vehicle licence application - Complete and return if and when ready to licence own vehicle. Obtain MOT certification when ready to licence (see application form).
• Medical - Return as soon as completed by your doctor.
  (Please ensure that you fall within the criteria of our guidelines before going to the expense of having a medical).
• Knowledge Test
• Conditions
• DVLA Enquiry
• Criminal Record Disclosure Application Form
  The Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) Disclosure Application Form is available from the Runnymede Civic Centre.
  Please refer to the section 'CRB Information' containing a document entitled CRIMINAL RECORDS BUREAU. Complete Disclosure Form and attend these offices with the requested evidence of identity and address and fee.
• Driving Standards Agency (DSA)
• DSA Presentation

When all of the above are completed to a satisfactory standard and the knowledge test has been passed only then will a licence be issued.

Until then an applicant will NOT under any circumstances act as a licensed driver or drive any licensed vehicle as it will render them liable to prosecution.