Taxi licensing fees and charges

Current fees for taxi licensing and services

  • Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver's (three years): £182

  • 2nd Driver Licence (HC or PH) half price £91          

  • Private Hire Operator Licence: ( five years) £365          

  • Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Vehicle Licence: (one year) £180      

  • Replacement  Licence fee:  £10              

  • Replacement Driver's Badge: £6 each  VIP Badge

  • Replacement Driver's Badge: £10 each Magicard badge          

  • Replacement Vehicle Plate: £10               

  • Transfer of Vehicle Licence: £60    

  • Temporary Vehicle Licence: £90

  • Change of Vehicle: £60                  

  • Knowledge Test retake: £15        

  • Disclosure and Barring Service, Enhanced (DBS): £38        

  • DVLA Driving Licence Check: £5

  • Safeguarding Training: Free of charge 
  • Admin Fee - Neglect to provide information: £25