Taxis and Private Hire

Taxis (hackney carriage) and private hire vehicles, drivers, and their booking offices must all be licensed separately.

Driver Licensing

If you want to drive any kind of taxi including hackney carriages or private hire vehicles you will need a licence from us.

Vehicle Licensing

Licensing a vehicle as a Hackney Carriage or Private Hire Vehicle

Operator Licensing

Hiring out a vehicle with a driver must be licensed by us.

Pay Online

Pay for your taxi and private hire licences, amendments, DBS checks, DVLA check, replace badges, retake of knowledge tests, replacement plates and transfer of ownership online.

Licensing Fees

Here you will find the fees and charges for licences.