Renew a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver Licence

Before you begin this form please download the guidance document

You will also need a D4 Group 2 Medical. This needs to be completed by a doctor at the general practice where you are registered. There will be an opportunity to upload this to your application however you can also supply this at a later date if required. 

You will need the following before starting this form

  • Passport and where applicable your visa or written proof of right to work.
  • Driving Licence
  • Proof of address such as a bank statement or utility bill
  • Proof of national insurance number such as a letter from HMRC
  • DBS certificate if you have the online update service. 
  • Medical, if it has been completed
  • Photo of yourself.

Fees associated with this form

Please note the following fees for this application:

  • 1 year renewal of existing licence - £118.80
  • 3 year renewal of existing licence - £205.15
  • DBS check and DVLA check - £77.00
  • Knowledge test - £34.65
  • Re-take of knowledge test - £29.70
  • Cost of replacement badge - £38.50
  • Cost of replacement paper licence - £18.70
  • Disability and safeguarding training - £50.00
  • English testing - £50.05

All fees are paid for over the telephone. Please call us on 01295753744 to process your card payment. When you call remember to tell us which of the above you are paying for and please quote the reference number that you will receive by email once you have completed this form. The licence fee is set by the Council and it may change from time to time.

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