Taxi licence fees
Fees with effect from 1 April 2019.
Computerised knowledge test
£50 for each attempt, to be paid before booking your test.
This test must be passed before you can submit a licence application.
Dual Driver Licence (Hackney Carriage and Private Hire)
On initial application
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| On initial application | £218 for three years |
| Disclosure Barring Service search fee | £40 every three years |
| Total including DBS fee (new applications) | £258 for three years |
On renewal
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| On renewal | £225 for three years |
| Disclosure Barring Service search fee | £40 every three years |
| Total including DBS fee (renewal) | £265 for three years |
Driver training module - EQUO
£66, to be paid before booking your test.
Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| On initial application | £290 for one year (which includes £30 towards the Unmet Demand Survey) |
| On renewal | £270 for one year (which includes £30 towards the Unmet Demand Survey) |
Private Hire Vehicle Licence
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| On initial application | £255 for one year |
| On renewal | £235 for one year |
Private Hire Operators Licence
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| On initial application - 5 year licence | £570 for five years |
| On renewal - 5 year licence | £560 for five years |
| On initial application - 3 year licence | £375 for three years |
| On renewal - 3 year licence | £380 for three years |
| On initial application - 1 year licence | £210 for one year |
| On renewal - 1 year licence | £195 for one year |
Other costs
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Change of ownership of licensed vehicle | £77 |
| Replace external vehicle plate | £25 |
| Replace driver badge | £10 |
| Replace vehicle plate holder | £19 |
| Replace internal plate holder | £1.90 |
| Door stickers PHV only (per sticker) | £8.50 |
| Copy of existing paper licence | £13 |
| Change of address details for a replacement licence | £13 |
| Vehicle exemption certificate or general administration | £49 |