Taxi and private hire licensing

You must have a licence to operate a taxi or private hire business, or to drive a taxi or private hire vehicle.

Licences for drivers

Taxi driver licence

You must have a taxi driver licence to drive a taxi or private hire car in Dumfries and Galloway. The car must also have a Dumfries and Galloway operator's licence.

 

Private hire driver licence

You must have a private hire driver licence to drive a private hire car in Dumfries and Galloway. The car must also have a Dumfries and Galloway operator's licence.

A private hire driver's licence permits an individual to drive only a private hire car licensed by this authority.

 

How to apply

Send your completed application form and any relevant documents to:

Email: licensing@dumgal.gov.uk
Post: Kirkbank House, English Street, Dumfries DG1 2HS

We'll call you to take payment by debit or credit card when we have checked your application.

Check all our licensing fees.