Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Taxi Licensing and Enforcement License, the applicant has to approach the Department of Transport link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Include detailed site plans and architectural drawings of the proposed pier. This should demonstrate the layout, dimensions, and any structures or facilities that will be part of the pier.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. If the applicant is applying for a taxi driver's license, his/her vehicle may need to undergo an inspection to ensure it meets the required safety standards.
9. Some licensing authorities may require the applicant to undergo a medical examination to ensure he/she is fit to drive a taxi.
10. In some areas, the applicant may be required to pass a knowledge test that assesses his/her understanding of local geography, regulations, and customer service skills.
11. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
12. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
13. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
14. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
15. If the application meets all the requirements, the licensing authority will issue the applicant a Taxi Licensing and Enforcement License, which will specify the terms and conditions of his/her license.
16. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form
• Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.
• Disclosure Scotland check (criminal record check).
• Valid driving license.
• Vehicle registration documents and insurance details.
• Vehicle compliance certificate (if applicable).
• Taxi meter calibration certificate (if applicable).
• Business plan (for private hire operators).
• Evidence of relevant taxi driver training (if required by the licensing authority).
• Any other documents (if required)

Department of Transport
Transport Scotland
George House
2nd Floor
36 North Hanover Street
Glasgow
G1 2AD
Phone - 0141 272 7100
Email - info@transport.gov.scot
EH1 3DG
Contact link

To be eligible to apply for a Taxi Licensing and Enforcement License in Scotland, the applicant must meet the following requirements:

• The applicant must be at least 18 years old.
• The applicant must have a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points within the last 2 years.
• The applicant must have a clean criminal record.
• The applicant must be able to speak and understand English.
• The applicant must be able to provide a medical certificate stating that he/she is fit to drive a taxi.
• The applicant must have a suitable vehicle that meets the licensing authority's requirements.
• The applicant must pass a knowledge test and an interview.

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Address
• Nationality
• Business details
• Mailing address
• Contact number
• Email id
• Other details
• Date
• Signature

• In Scotland, a Taxi Licensing and Enforcement License (TLEL) is a legal document that allows the applicant to operate as a taxi driver in Scotland. It is issued by the local council in the area where he/she wants to operate his/her taxi.

• For more details link

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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Here are some of the benefits of having a TLEL in Scotland:

• It allows the applicant to operate as a taxi driver in Scotland.
• It gives the applicant the legal authority to pick up passengers and to charge for his/her services.
• It can help the applicant to find employment as a taxi driver.