Renew a licence

1. Operator licence (private hire)

Key points:

• You must renew before your current licence expires to keep operating.
• Licence lasts 5 years.
• You’ll need:
  • £870 fee
  • Tax check code from HMRC
  • Proof of right to work in the UK
• The council will check if your premises are suitable for operating.
• You must notify the council of any changes to your details

Find out more and renew an operator licence

2. Vehicle licence (hackney carriage or private hire)

Key points:

• Renew before expiry to keep driving.
• Licence is valid for 1 year.
• Vehicle checks:
  • Under 10 years old: yearly inspection
  • 10 years or older: every 6 months
  • Inspection must be done within 6 weeks of renewal date
• You’ll need to upload:
  • V5 registration certificate
  • Insurance
  • MOT certificate (if applicable)
  • Vehicle inspection sheet
  • Meter test certificate (hackney carriages only)
  • LOLER certificate (if applicable)
• If your licence has expired, you must apply as if it's a new licence

Find out more and renew a vehicle licence

3. Driver licence

Key points:

• Renew before expiry to continue driving.
• Allow at least 6 weeks for processing.
• You’ll need:
  • Tax check code from HMRC
  • Medical certificate (completed by your GP)
  • Passport-style photo
  • DVLA licence showing current address
  • Two forms of ID (e.g. passport + utility bill)
  • Enhanced DBS check (via Taxi Plus)
  • Proof of National Insurance number
• Initial fees:
  • Hackney carriage: £275
  • Private hire: £218
• If your licence expires, you must apply as a new driver

Find out more and renew a driver licence