As part of any Hackney / Private Hire Driver licence application, you must provide evidence of your driver licence history by obtaining a DVLA Check Code. 

You can obtain your check code by visiting the official DVLA service here:

https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence 

To generate your check code, you will need: 

  • Your driving licence number
  • Your National Insurance number
  • Your postcode 

Important: 
The check code is case sensitive and must be provided exactly as displayed. Please ensure it is entered accurately when submitting your application. 

Last updated: 07 November 2025