If you hold a Hackney Carriage licence, they are valid until the 30 April each year and must be renewed.

Applications

We will notify you in advance of when your licences are due to expire. To renew either licence, please log into your online account.

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If you are having difficulties logging into your on line account, or have forgotten your password. You can find more help on the licensing help form.

Important

Please ensure that you renew your licences well in advance of the expiry date, failure to do so could result in your licences not being sent to you in time, meaning you will be unable to work until you receive them.  You are unable to renew after the 30 April, this will result in the licence lapsing.

Read the Hackney Carriage (Taxi) and Private Hire Policy for requirements and more information.

Fees

The fee for a Hackney Carriage renewal is £185.

The fee for a new Hackney Carriage Application is £255.