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Operator Licence Check
Search operator licence records by operator name, Companies House company number or operator licence number. You can also run a separate transport manager check when the person name is the starting point.
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Operator licence check and transport manager lookup in three clear steps
The free search helps you identify a record before you decide what to check next.
Search by name or number
Enter an operator name, Companies House company number or operator licence number. Those are the three accepted search routes.
Read the result
A result may show the operator name, licence number, licence type, operator type, company number where held, traffic area or region, authorised vehicle count and a Transport Manager marker.
Check the information date
The website check date and the information date are separate. If you are making a current operational decision, use the official service or ask for practical support.
What the free result does not show
Public operator results do not display addresses, operating centres, directors, Transport Manager names, contact details or internal-source details. Treat the result as a record check, not the whole decision.
Open the Operator Licence Lookup
When the task is more than a lookup
When your task is an application, variation or compliance issue, use the operator licence support route for practical help.
See operator licence support
Checking a Transport Manager name
The Transport Manager lookup is a separate full-name check. The initial exact-name check is free. A same-name match still needs sensible identity and appointment checks.
Go to the Transport Manager LookupOperator licence check and search pages
Use these OLC pages for common operator licence check and O licence search terms. Each route leads back to the free lookup by name, company number or licence number.
Operator Licence LookupSearch by name, company number or licence number.
Operator Licence SearchChoose the right identifier. Also covers operators licence search.
HGV Operator Licence CheckCovers HGV and goods vehicle operator licence checks.
O Licence CheckCovers O licence check, O licence search and search O licence.
Find Operator LicenceStart from a name, company number or licence number.
Check My O LicenceCheck your own public record, then manage it on GOV.UK.
VOSA Operator SearchOld wording for a current operator record search.
Check Operator LicenseCovers US-spelling searches including operating license check.
Operator licence check and Transport Manager support
Choose focused help for the application, people and compliance systems behind your operation.
Operator Licence Application SupportGet practical help preparing an operator licence application, organising supporting information and checking that the submission reflects the operation you actually plan to run.
Operator Licence Compliance AuditUse an independent compliance audit to test your operator systems, records and controls, identify evidence gaps and turn findings into practical corrective actions.
Find a Transport ManagerFind practical support for identifying a Transport Manager whose availability, experience and working arrangement may fit your operator licence requirements.
Driver Handbooks for Transport OperatorsCreate clear, usable driver handbook content that sets out company rules, reporting steps and operational expectations without treating the handbook as a substitute for training.Get 3 quotes from Transport Managers or Transport Consultants
Access our network of 3,000+ TMs and consultants. Tell us about the licence, fleet, location and support you need, and we will route the request for suitable responses.
Operator Licence Pulse monitoring
Watch a licence for curtailment, suspension, fleet and Transport Manager changes, with alerts on the licences you care about.
Practical guides
Operator licence search and transport manager check guides
Use the guides for focused explanations of licence types, Transport Manager responsibilities, operator checks and compliance records. They explain what practical evidence to check next.
Common questions
Operator licence check FAQs
These points matter when using the free operator search.
What can I search for in the free operator lookup?
You can search by operator name, Companies House company number or operator licence number. The lookup covers England, Scotland and Wales. Northern Ireland is not included.
Does a matching result prove an operator licence is current?
No. A matching result helps identify a record. For decisions where current status matters, use the official GOV.UK service or ask for practical support.
When should I use the Transport Manager lookup or a support service?
Use the separate Transport Manager lookup when you need to check a full name. Use the related support services when you need operator licence application or compliance help, or Transport Manager sourcing and professional support.
Free operator licence check and transport manager search
Use the operator name, company number or operator licence number you have. Read the information date, then continue to the support route if the task needs more than a lookup.