How do I add my TfL private hire vehicle and badge to Freenow?

Upload your TfL private hire driver badge, paper counterpart, and vehicle licence directly through the Freenow driver app profile section.

By JoltMilePublished 25/10/2026

Last checked 25/10/2026.

You add your TfL private hire driver badge and vehicle details by uploading clear photos of your licensing documents straight into your Freenow driver profile. Freenow checks these documents against TfL records before you can go online to take private hire passengers in London.

Documents you need to upload

Your TfL private hire driver photocard badge
The paper counterpart of your TfL driver licence
Your TfL private hire vehicle licence, often called the private hire disc or paper vehicle licence
Valid private hire insurance covering your vehicle for hire and reward work
Your V5C logbook or vehicle lease agreement

Steps to upload your details

Open the Freenow driver app on your phone.
Go to your profile or account settings menu.
Select the documents section to view missing or expiring items.
Take a sharp, well-lit photo of each document so all corners and text are clearly visible.
Submit the files and wait for the Freenow compliance team to review them.

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