Submit your application

What documents you need to provide and how to submit your application.

You must only complete this part of the process if you have received confirmation that you have passed the knowledge test and induction course. 

To submit your application, you must:

  • be at least 21 years old
  • have held a full driving licence issued in the UK, European Community (EC) or European Economic Area (EEA) for at least 12 months
  • upload the relevant documentation
  • pay the application fee

Documents you must provide

Our documentation guidance for licensing provides extra information on what we will or will not accept when applying for a licence. 

You must upload or provide the following:

If you cannot provide all required documents and payment in full, your application will be placed on hold until those documents can be provided.

How to pay

The fees can be found via the Licensing fees and charges page.

You must make your payment before submitting your application by following these steps :

  1. Go to our Payments Portal
  2. Click Private Hire Driver or Hackney Carriage Driver
  3. Use your Trafford reference number as payment reference
  4. Make payment

Apply for a licence

Once you have the relevant documents and have made your payment, you can apply for a licence.

Apply for a new driver licence