Hackney Carriage
Please note: a one year Hackney Carriage Driver Licence is only available on request with special circumstances
| Licence type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Vehicle (Initial - 1 year) | £310 + £20 deposit |
| Vehicle (Renewal- 1 year) | £260 |
| Driver (Initial - 3 years) | £170 + £10 deposit |
| Driver (Renewal - 3 years) | £125 |
| Driver (Initial - 1 year) | £110 + £10 deposit |
| Driver (Renewal - 1 year) | £68 |
Private Hire
Please note: a one year Private Hire Operator licence and one year Private Hire Driver Licence is only available on request with special circumstances
| Licence type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Operator - five years | £1,020 |
| Operator - 1 year | £295 |
| Vehicle (Non WAV and WAV) Initial - 1 year | £270 + £20 deposit |
| Vehicle (Non WAV and WAV) Renewal - 1 year | £240 |
| Driver (Initial - 3 years) | £165 + £10 deposit |
| Driver (Renewal - 3 years) | £125 |
| Driver (Initial - 1 year) | £106 + £10 deposit |
| Driver (Renewal - 1 year) | £68 |
Dual Drivers
Please note: a one year Dual Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver Licence is only available on request with special circumstances
| Licence type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Dual Hackney Carriage/ Private Hire Driver (Initial - 3 years) | £230 + £10 deposit |
| Dual Hackney Carriage/ Private Hire Driver (Renwals - 3 years) | £175 |
| Dual Hackney Carriage/ Private Hire Driver (Initial - 1 year) | £150 + £10 deposit |
| Dual Hackney Carriage/ Private Hire Driver (Renewal - 1 year) | £102 |
Miscellaneous fees
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Transfer of Vehicle Ownership | £35 |
| Temporary vehicle licence transfer | £100 |
| Change of vehicle plate to personalised number plate | £55 |
| Replacement of licence plate (due to loss/damage) | £50 |
| Replacement of backing plate only | £20 |
| Replacement of drivers' ID badge | £25 |
| Knowledge test - hackney carriage (2 parts) | £130 (2 x £65) |
| Knowledge test - private hire (1 part) | £65 |
| English proficiency test | £40 |
| Disclosure and Barring Service check (external fee subject to change) | £75 |
| External validation check (external fee subject to change) | £10 |
| Disability awareness course | £50 |
| Driver training day | £30 |
| Copies of paper licence (per licence type) | £15 |
| DVLA check | £10 |
| Re-issue of licence due to change in circumstances | £20 |
| Missing an appointment | £5 |
| Returned cheque | £20 |
| Alteration of temporary vehicle terms | £20 |