Age
You must be at least 21 years of age at the time of applying. 

Driving Licence
You must hold a full DVLA, Northern Ireland, or other EEA state driving licence that’s at least three years old

​Right to work in the UK
You must have the right to live and work in the UK. 

Enhanced DBS / Criminal check
You must be of good character. DBS must be issued within the last 3 months – If you have ANY convictions/cautions this may affect your eligibility so please seek advice before making the application.

Medical examination
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. 

Topographical Test 
You will need to undertake a topographical skills assessment from an accredited assessment centre. TfL will contact you to book the test once you submit your application to TFL.

SERU TEST
From 1 October 2021 the SERU requirement will apply to all existing PHV driver licensees and PHV driver applicants. 
To satisfy this requirement, all PHV driver applicants and existing drivers who apply for a licence from 1 October 2021 will be required to pass the SERU assessment. The assessment includes questions on all three areas:

• Safety
• Equality
• Regulatory understanding 

The assessment will be conducted at TFL’s offices. TfL will contact the applicants and book for the assessment. TFL may issue a licence before the Seru assessment. However, applicants need to pass the test in order to hold the licence. 

English Language requirement
From 1st of October, the outcome of the Safety, Equality and Regulatory Understanding (SERU) assessment will be used to determine an applicant’s ability to read and write in English to an appropriate level and a new speaking and listening assessment will be conducted at TFL’s offices.

Please note, if you have penalty points on your driving license, criminal convictions/cautions or have any court case(s) pending this “may” affect your fitness or repute and subsequently mean TfL will not grant your PCO Licence.