Local government in Surrey is changing
From April 2027, the existing county council and 11 district and borough councils will be replaced by two new unitary councils. Learn more about Future Surrey
Polices and procedures.
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on the criteria to be taken into account by the licensing authority when determining whether or not an applicant or an existing licence holder is a fit and proper person to hold a hackney carriage driver and/or private hire vehicle driver or private hire vehicle operator licence.