Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy
Licensing policy for those working in the industry, passengers, other road users and members of the public
Taxi and private hire licence information
Operator licence application (private hire)
Make an application for or renew a private hire operator licence
Driver licence application (hackney carriage and private hire)
Make an application or renew a hackney carriage or private hire driver licence.
Vehicle licence application (hackney carriage and private hire)
Make an application for or renew a hackney carriage or private hire vehicle licence
Important taxi and private hire updates and news
View the most recent updates and news regarding taxi and private hire
Tax check for taxi and private hire applications
If you're applying for a taxi or private hire licence, you will need to complete a tax check before applying from 4 April 2022.
Changes to proving your right to work in the UK as a licence holder
From Wednesday 6 April 2022, there will be changes to how licence holders prove their right to work in the UK.
Order taxi items or vary licence information
Request new or replacement items or change your licence details for your driver, vehicle or operator licences
Apply for executive vehicle status
Owners of high-quality vehicles used solely for corporate, or business account type work can apply for executive status. These vehicles are issued discreet style livery and are permitted to have tinted rear passenger windows.
English language skills assessment for taxi or private hire drivers
Apply for an English language skills assessment if you're applying for a taxi or private hire vehicle licence
English test preparation workshops for taxi or private hire drivers
Book an English test preparation workshop or ESOL course
Apply for a temporary taxi or private hire vehicle licence
Request a temporary vehicle licence following an accident or breakdown.
Change the owner of a taxi or private hire vehicle
Transfer ownership of your taxi or private hire vehicle to another person or party
Collecting your taxi licence
View how to get your taxi licence, where from and what evidence you need to bring.
Get a taxi or private hire driver assessment
View our council approved hackney carriage or private hire driver assessment agencies
Safeguarding and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion training
View our council approved training for hackney carriage drivers and operators
Taxi and private hire licence fees
Fees and charges for applying or renewing hackney carriage or private hire licences
Contact taxi licensing
Get in touch for advice and support with the taxi licensing process
Taxi and private hire duties for assisting disabled passengers
Details of the legal duties drivers and operators have towards disabled passengers, including penalties for non-compliance
Private hire and Hackney Carriage driver licence extension
You can extend a driver license for up to the end of a 3-year period.
View how to register for an online taxi licence account
Login or register for an account, and view video guidance for taxi and private hire drivers for registering for an account or licence.