Renew private hire driver licence

Apply to renew a private hire driver licence.

Cost

  • private hire drivers licence (3 year): £249
  • re-Issue drivers licence and badge: £20
  • private hire street electronic test: £60
  • Administration charge if refund given following cancellation, refusal or surrender £30

What you need to apply

Applicants must be:

If you are renewing a licence, you will need a code from HMRC that confirms you have registered for tax. More info: Complete a tax check for a taxi, private hire or scrap metal licence on the GOV.UK website (external link).

In addition to completing an application form, you will need:

Apply

Apply to renew private hire driver licence

Additional information

  • View the terms and conditions for private hire drivers
  • Applications to renew licences must be submitted at least one month before the current expiry date. 
  • Drivers must notify the council, in writing and within seven days, if they acquire any points on their driving licence, or they change their address.
  • Drivers should return their badge to the Council upon renewal or if they stop working for a private hire operator.
  • Medical examinations can last for up to three years, but this is dependent on the doctors' evaluation of the driver.
  • Drivers over 65 years will be required to have a medical every year.

Fair Processing Statement

This authority is under a duty to protect the public funds it administers, and to this end may use the information you have provided on this form for the prevention and detection of fraud. It may also share this information with other bodies responsible for auditing or administering public funds for these purposes. For further information see the data matching webpage.