Private hire and Hackney carriage licensing fees
A pro rata fee may apply if you are replacing an existing vehicle licence. Contact us before submitting an application.
Vehicle licensing fees
| Description | Fee |
|---|
| Private hire / Hackney carriage vehicle plate transfer | £20.00 |
| Private hire / Hackney carriage new 12 month vehicle licence under 3 years | £175.00 |
| Private hire / Hackney carriage 12 month vehicle licence under 3 years | £165.00 |
| Private hire / Hackney carriage 12 month vehicle licence over 3 years | £215.00 |
| Private hire / Hackney carriage replacement rear ID | £10.00 |
| Private hire replacement side ID | £10.00 |
Vehicle bracket
| Description | Fee |
|---|
| Private hire / Hackney carriage replacement bracket | £25.00 |
Driver applications and tests
| Description | Fee |
|---|
| Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) application (previously known as CRB) | £59.50 |
| Private hire driver training course (DTC) and test | >£60.00 |
| Hackney knowledge test | £30.00 |
Driver licences
| Description | Fee |
|---|
| Private hire / Hackney carriage 3 month driver licence | £27.50 |
| Dual 3 month driver licence | £30.00 |
| Private hire / Hackney carriage 6 month driver licence | £45.00 |
| Dual 6 month driver licence | £50.00 |
| Private hire / Hackney carriage 12 month driver licence | £70.00 |
| Dual 12 month driver licence | £80.00 |
| Private hire / Hackney carriage 2 years | £125.00 |
| Dual 2 years | £135.00 |
| Private hire / Hackney carriage 3 years | £180.00 |
| Dual 3 years | £190.00 |
| Replacement driver ID badge | £10.00 |
| Refused cheque | £15.00 |
Private hire operator licence
| Description | Fee |
|---|
| Private hire base operator application | £50.00 |
| New 5 year operator licence 1-2 vehicles | £350.00 |
| New 5 year operator licence 3 or more vehicles | £550.00 |
| 5 year operator licence 1-2 vehicles | £300.00 |
| 5 year operator licence 3 or more vehicles | £500.00 |
