PCO Licence Application

What is a PCO Licence?

PCO, short for Public Carriage Operator, is a vital certification overseen by the Department of Transport for London (TfL), responsible for licensing private-hire drivers in the capital. Holding a PCO licence is essential, as it is illegal to operate or be employed without one, risking substantial fines for non-compliance. Each PCO Licence Application (if granted) is valid for three years, with the option to renew at the end of the term. With a PCO license, individuals gain the authorisation to work for various private hire companies like Uber, Addison Lee, and local minicab offices. Additionally, the badge is mandatory for any private chauffeuring services that involve passenger transportation. Start your PCO Licence Application with LPLC today!

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PCO LICENCE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

You must be at least 21 years of age at the time of applying. There is no upper age limit, as long as you meet the other licensing requirements.
You must hold a full DVLA, Northern Ireland, or other EEA state driving license that’s three years or older.
You must have the right to live and work in the UK
You must be of good character. To establish this you will be required to undertake an ‘enhanced’ criminal records check from DBS through our service provider – GBGroup
You must be medically fit which means meeting the DVLA Group 2 standards. In most cases, this will mean that you will have to undergo a medical examination with someone who has access to your full medical history
You will need to undertake a Topographical & SERU Test with TfL Plus a Speaking & Listening Assessment too

PCO LICENCE APPLICATION CHECKLIST:

DVLA or EU driving license (3 years or older)
Bank statement or utility bill (no older than 3 months)
Passport or EU id Card
Valid Passport/Visa Residency status/Biometric card (if required)
Glasses prescription (if necessary)
National Insurance Number.

PCO LICENCE APPLICATION STEPS....

Come and see us any Wednesday !

Book an appointment to come and visit our office in Barking IG11 8BB to begin your PCO Licence journey.

Topographical Test Training

Complete around 2-3 hours of Topographical training with our experienced trainers. We will show you the exact format and outline of the test and precisely how to answer each question.

Medical Check

Your NHS GP will complete your TPH 204 medical form. The GP will check your medical history and ensure your fit to drive.

Documentation and Application Submission

At the end of the session, you will sit with one of our PCO Licence Experts and complete all of the necessary paperwork and DBS checks. We will advise on the next steps and help submit everything to TFL.

Complete your Topographical Test

After around 4 weeks from the date we submit your application, TFL will invite you to their offices to complete the Topographical & SERU Exam + Speaking and Listening test. You'll be with them for around 3 hours to complete all the tests !

Receive your Licence and Start Working !

After you have successfully passed your Topographical Test, SERU Exam, Speaking & Listening Test, TFL will issue your PCO Licence. Once you have your badge you can start working straight away !

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