- License
- Private Hire Vehicle Licence Grant or Renewal
- Brief description
- A private hire car operator licence is required for running a vehicle for hire by advance bookings. Private hire cars cannot be hailed in the street.
- License period
- 3 years
- Fee
- £747 which can be paid either in a single initial payment or by three annual instalments currently £249 but subject to any future increases which the Council may agree. Fees cover costs involved in the application process and are non refundable. You should note that after payment, full consideration and processing, your licence may not be granted. The application fee will not be refunded to you even if your licence is not granted.
- Download application
- Private Hire Vehicle Licence Grant or Renewal
- Private Hire Vehicle conditions
- Contact
- Licensing Unit
- Address
- Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose TD6 0SA
- Phone
- 01835 826662
- Fax
- 01835 826693
