Application fees
All applications forms must be downloaded from our website. Fees are not refunded if applications are withdrawn or licenses surrendered or revoked.
Application | Fee |
Driver New Application (one year) Application Pack (refundable if application made) | £230 £20 |
Driver New Application (three years) Application Pack (refundable if application made) | £470 £20 |
Driver Renewal (one year) | £205 |
Driver Renewal (three year) | £365 |
Private Hire Vehicle Licence (new application for one year) | £225 |
| Private Hire Vehicle Licence (renewal - paper application) | £225 |
| Private Hire Vehicle Licence (renewal - online application | £215 |
| Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence (new application for one year) | £240 |
| Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence (renewal - paper application) | £240 |
| Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence (renewal - online application) | £230 |
Private Hire Operator (3 years and less than 20 vehicles) | £315 |
Private Hire Operator (5 years and less than 20 vehicles) | £525 |
Private Hire Operator (3 years and 20 or more vehicles) | £630 |
Private Hire Operator (5 years and 20 or more vehicles) | £1000 |
Transfer of ownership of Vehicle Licence | £60 |
Change of Vehicle Registration | £60 |
Replacement external plate | £60 |
| Replacement internal plate | £30 |
| Replacement driver badge | £30 |
| Replacement licence | £30 |
Door signs | £20 each |
Disclosure and Barring Service (if part of an application) | £60 |
Disclosure and Barring Service (if not part of an application) | £220 |
Knowledge 2nd test/3rd or more tests | £50/£70 |
| English Proficiency Test | £30 |
Application for exemption certificate if not part of application | £100 |
Additional admin charges, eg second insurance cover note received | £45 |
Guidance Booklet | £10 |
Inspections and visits away from Council Offices at the licence holders request | From £55 |
| Withdrawn applications administration fee | £120 |
You can make your payment online using our Online Payment System. If you pay online you will be emailed a copy of your receipt. If your application requires you to see a Licensing Officer, please make sure you can present a copy of your receipt at your appointment. You can bring a paper copy with you or we are happy to look at the electronic copy on your phone.
