I had to hire a van when I moved out of a probation hostel. Despite that being my address, they still didn't ask. It might be worth checking the small print, though, just in case.

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If you are to punish a man retributively you must injure him. If you are to reform him you must improve him. And men are not improved by injuries. (George Bernard Shaw)

I have also hired on a few occasions and never been asked, you could always try reserving a vehicle online and see what's required. Most hire companies now offer online booking of vehicles.

I hire a car pretty regularly, about 4 times a year, and I have never once been asked anything relating to non-motoring convictions. All they ever ask is if you want to buy all their extra insurance coverage that triples the price of the hire!

I think I've occasionally seen bits in the small print about motoring convictions but as I don't have any, I haven't paid much attention to that bit.

Has anyone hired a car or van recently and if so could they advise if they were asked at any point if they had a criminal record when completing paperwork. I have a need to move some equipment and have enquiried about hiring a van but no mention of such questions from the vehicle hire company of such checks. In light of the tragic events in London this week it occurred to me that Hire companies might ask me when I have to fill out forms for the vehicle insurance and I don't won't to be put on the spot as it were. If anyone has some experience or insight I would be grateful.