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 Fees are not refunded if applications are withdrawn or licenses surrendered or revoked.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 |
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Driver New Application (one year) | £235 |
Driver New Applications (Three Years) | £480 |
Driver Renewal (One Year) | £210 |
Driver Renewal (Three Years) | £370 |
Disclosure and Barring Service (If part of an application) | £60 |
Knowledge (2nd Test/3rd or More Tests) | £50/£70 |
English Proficiency Test | £30 |
Vehicle Applications
Application | Fee |
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Private Hire Vehicle Licence (Renewal – Paper Application) | £225 |
Private Hire Vehicle Licence (Renewal – Online Application | £215 |
Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence (New Application – One Year) | £240 |
Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence (Renewal – Paper Application) | £240 |
Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence (Renewal – Online Application) | £230 |
Transfer of Ownership (Vehicle Licence) | £60 |
Change of Vehicle Registration | £60 |
Application for Exemption Certificate (If not part of an application) | £100 |
Operator Licence Fees
Application | Fee |
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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 |
Miscellaneous Fees
Application | Fee |
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Replacement External Plate | £60 |
Replacement Internal Plate | £30 |
Replacement Driver Badge | £30 |
Replacement Licence | £30 |
Door Signs | £20 each |
Disclosure and Barring Service (If not part of an application) | £220 |
Additional Admin Charges (E.g. 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Withdrawn Applications Administration Fee | £135 |
Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Fees from April 2019
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.