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Chesterfield
Chesterfield Borough Council · Sources checked 9 September 2026
- Driver licensing
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Start with the council licensing team on 01246 345230 or licensing@chesterfield.gov.uk to arrange an appointment and obtain application guidance. The council-linked April 2025 policy sets driver eligibility and checks; renewals should be submitted at least two weeks before expiry.
- Vehicle licensing
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The policy requires an MOT issued within 28 days, V5, insurance, application and payment. Council inspection is by appointment, with paperwork and fees received at least five working days beforehand. Subsequent MOT evidence is required every six months. Check the policy's vehicle-category and wheelchair-accessibility conditions before buying.
- Operator licensing
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The policy provides a five-year private-hire operator licence subject to the council's fit-and-proper assessment. Section 7 covers dispatchers, records, premises, complaints and renewal obligations. Contact licensing for the application process.
- Licensing fees
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Council fees page updated 1 April 2026: first driver application £286 including £92 initial application fee; renewal £286 plus £18 DVLA check. Knowledge test £64, upgrade £37. New private-hire or hackney vehicle £203; renewal £116, with an additional £10 hackney survey charge. Operator core fee £903 plus £39 per vehicle. DBS and other ancillary charges are separate; consult the linked table.
- Taxi tariff
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The current operative numeric taxi fare card has not yet been verified. No tariff figures are published here pending confirmation.
- Mandatory qualifications
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The policy requires new applicants to evidence a practical driving assessment. Drivers of wheelchair-accessible vehicles must pass an accepted competence assessment. Consult sections 3 and 5 for the applicable knowledge, safeguarding, medical and other driver checks.
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- Current operative numeric taxi tariff remains unverified.