All applications forms must be downloaded from our website. Fees are not refunded if applications are withdrawn or licenses surrendered or revoked.
Dual Driver Applications
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| Driver New Application (one year) | £273 (£287 from 01/04/2025) |
| Driver New Applications (Three Years) | £546 (£573 from 01/04/2025) |
| Driver Renewal (One Year) | £252 (£265 from 01/04/2025) |
| Driver Renewal (Three Years) | £504 (£530 from 01/04/2025) |
| Disclosure and Barring Service (If part of an application) | £77 (£100 from 01/04/2025) |
| Knowledge (2nd Test/3rd or More Tests) | £61/£49 (£62 from 01/04/2025) |
| English Proficiency Test | £49 (£50 from 01/04/2025) |
Vehicle Applications
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| Private Hire Vehicle Licence (New Application) | £320 |
| Private Hire Vehicle Licence (Renewal) | £280 |
| Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence (New Application) | £320 |
| Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence (Renewal) | £280 |
| Transfer of Ownership (Vehicle Licence) | £70 (£80 from 01/04/2025) |
| Change of Vehicle Registration | £70 (£80 from 01/04/2025) |
| Application for Exemption Certificate (If not part of an application) | £110 (£120 from 01/04/2025) |
Operator Licence Fees
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| Private Hire Operator (3 years and less than 20 vehicles) | £320 |
| Private Hire Operator (5 years and less than 20 vehicles) | £520 |
| Private Hire Operator (3 years and 20 or more vehicles) | £640 |
| Private Hire Operator (5 years and 20 or more vehicles) | £1000 |
Miscellaneous Fees
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| Replacement External Plate | £70 (£80 from 01/04/2025) |
| Replacement Internal Plate | £40 (£60 from 01/04/2025) |
| Replacement Driver Badge | £40 (£50 from 01/04/2025) |
| Replacement Licence | £40 (£60 from 01/04/2025) |
| Door Signs | £24 each (£25 from 01/04/2025) |
| Disclosure and Barring Service (If not part of an application) | £270 (£300 from 01/04/2025) |
| Additional Admin Charges (E.g. second insurance cover note received) | £55 (£81 from 01/04/2025) |
| Guidance Booklet | £20 (£30 from 01/04/2025) |
| Inspections and visits away from Council Offices at the licence holders request | From £70 (£80 from 01/04/2025) |
| Withdrawn Applications Administration Fee | £165 (£200 from 01/04/2025) |
| • Application referred to Panel following revocation/refusal | £300 (£330 from 01/04/2025) |
Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Fees
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.
