Summary
Your application needs renewing every 3 years. You will be sent the relevant documents at least 1 month before your renewal date. If you lose them you can download the following:
- Application form
- Disclosure and barring service form and DBS Countersignatory Privacy Policy.
- Medical form and Supplementary Medical Report Form (both are required)
- Procedure for Renewal of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Drivers Licence – Appendix B
Fees
£330
Attachments required
Passport size photograph (only if your appearance has changed).
How long does it take?
2 working days
Validity & renewals
3 years. Once the licence has expired it cannot be renewed and a new application should be submitted. Your DBS disclosure and Medical are valid for 3 years.
When an application is made to the licensing authority for the grant of a new or renewal of a private hire or hackney carriage driver's licence, the licensing authority will check the NR3 (Natoinal Anti-Fraud Network Register of Taxi Licence Refusuals and Revocations).
Complaints
Please contact taxi licensing in the first instance.