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Planned System Maintenance - Limited Service

Sunderland City Council will be carrying out planned system maintenance from 12 noon on Friday 5th June until 7am on Tuesday 9th June. During this period, we will only be able to respond to urgent enquiries. If your enquiry is not urgent, please contact us before or after these times when full services will be available. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.

Have a medical check

To drive a hackney carriage or private hire vehicle, you must be physically able to perform the duties of a licensed driver. This may involve lifting heavy objects such as luggage and wheelchairs. 

To decide whether you are fit to drive a hackney carriage or private hire vehicle, you must undergo a medical examination with your own GP, or another doctor who has access to your medical records. This examination will be carried out at your own expense. 

Please arrange for your GP or other doctor who has access to your medical records to complete this form:

Medical examination certificate

Once complete you will need to upload this with your application.