Need help getting your PCO licence?
What is a PCO licence?
A Private Hire Driver Licence is called a PCO licence. It stands for Public Carriage Office, and is licensed by the department of Transport for London. You need one to work as a passenger driver in London.
Applying for a PCO Licence
Our team can assist you to complete your online or paper application, ensuring no mistakes are made so that you can get licensed as quick as possible.
PCO Licence Requirements
PCO Application Process
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DBS Check
£55 -
Medical Declaration
£80 - £130 -
PHL Application
£310 -
Topographical Skills Assessment
£36 -
SERU Requirement
£36 -
Speaking/Listening Assessment
£36 -
Receive Licence
Done
Indicative total of the steps above: £559 – £609 (medical declaration ranges from £80 to £130). Training course fees not included.
Can I apply for a PCO licence if I have a criminal record?
Having certain convictions may impact the success of your application. Please carefully review the following factors before submitting your application:
- Any conviction for a major violent offence (murder, manslaughter, etc).
- Whether you have more than one conviction of any type of violent offence in the last 10 years.
- If you are still serving a custodial sentence, even if you have been released early on licence or the sentence was suspended.
- If you have been convicted, cautioned or subjected to any other penalty for a serious sexual offence (rape, indecent assault, trafficking, possession of indecent images, etc).
- If you have been convicted, cautioned or subjected to any other penalty for more than one sexual offence of any type, irrespective of age.
- Whether you are listed on either the Children's or Adults' barred list.
- If you have been convicted, cautioned or subjected to any other penalty for touting in the last 12 months or have more than one penalty for touting in the last five years.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. Licensing decisions are made on a case-by-case basis by TFL
Need a hand with your application?
Our team can complete your online or paper application with you and get you ready for every assessment along the way.