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Any vehicle that seats up to eight passengers and is available for hire with a driver requires a private hire vehicle (PHV) license. It is the responsibility of the vehicle owner to apply for a license.

Yes, your vehicle will need private hire insurance that specifically covers for such activities, as this will cover you, your car, and the passenger(s) in the event of an accident. The insurance policy must contain the name of the driver and vehicle being used. If your vehicle is rented and insurance is provided by the rental company, you will have to provide the hire agreement, permission letter or the full policy schedule.

To generate a check code, you will have to visit the DVLA website and enter your driving license number, national insurance number and postcode. After entering these details, select “share your license information” to generate a DVLA check code. Once the code is generated, please forward this to us – the check code is valid for only 21 days from the date of generation. If you need to generate a check code, you can apply here.

If you own a car, you will have a V5C or log book. This is the registration form of your car and it includes all crucial details about your vehicle that are also held by DVLA. We only require the inside pages of this document. If your vehicle is rented, this document should be provided by the rental company. For more information, you can click here.

If your vehicle is new, you do not require a MOT certificate during the first year. This only becomes a requirement after 1-year passes from the vehicle registration date. You might also be exempt if your PHV license expires after the 1-year period, meaning you will require a MOT certificate at the same time you renew your PHV license. After this, a MOT certificate is required every 6 months.