Don't forget your Voter ID
If you are voting in person in the General Election on Thursday 4 July, you will need to take an accepted form of photo ID with you.
Hackney carriages (taxis) and private hire vehicles (PHVs) are licensed in a similar way, but are subject to different conditions.
If you would like to drive a private hire vehicle, you can apply for a private hire vehicle licence.
Please note that the application process is the same for a new licence, for renewal, for a change, or transfer of vehicle.
Applications are not limited, and can be made at any time of year.
Alongside your application, you must submit your:
We will check the tax status of your vehicle.
Before we can grant you a licence, your vehicle must go through testing. The table below details our nominated garages within the district:
Name | Address | Telephone |
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Ainger Holbrows | 115 High Street, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 5EJ | 01473 823286 |
Alpheton Garage | Alpheton, Sudbury, CO10 2YG | 01284 828737 |
Barrett-Lee | Unit 3 Byford Road, Sudbury, CO10 2YG | 01787 370774 |
Treadfirst MOT & Service Centre | 4 Martins Road, Chilton Industrial Estate, Sudbury, CO10 2FT | 01787 377342 |
Windam Garage | 6 Windham Road, Chilton Industrial Estate, Sudbury, CO10 2FT | 01787 372467 |
If you drive a private hire vehicle and you undertake executive or corporate work, you can apply for plate exemption.
Applications for exemption must be made in writing, and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
If your application is granted, your plate must be carried in the boot of your vehicle at at all times.
If you would like to apply for a taxi licence, please email licensingteam@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk and request an application form.
Within your email, please state: