Hackney carriage and private hire policy from 1 September 2026

We're updating our hackney carriage and private hire taxi licensing policy to make travel safer, more accessible, and better for the environment. Read about the changes.

Collecting your taxi licence

We will email you when your licence items are ready to be collected.

Where to collect your licence

When you collect your items, bring the email with you. You can show us the email:

  • on your phone or device
  • as a printed copy

We'll also need ID documents and other evidence if you're collecting a vehicle or driver licence.

Bring the email and other documents to:

Buckinghamshire Council
The Gateway
Gatehouse Road
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP19 8FF

When you can collect your licence

Day Time
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10am to 12pm (midday)
All other days Closed

May 2026 revised days for collection

The dates and times for collecting your licence will change slightly between 4 and 8 May 2026 due to the May Bank Holiday.

Day Time
Monday 4 May (Bank Holiday) Closed
Tuesday 5 May 10am to 12pm (midday)
Wednesday 6 May 10am to 12pm (midday)
Thursday 7 May Closed
Friday 8 May 10am to 12pm (midday)

What documents you need to bring

View which documents you need to bring:

If you are collecting a driver licence

Only the named licence holder can collect the driver licence.

You will need to bring all of these original documents:

  • Enhanced DBS Certificate
  • Proof of Right to Work Documents (for example a passport)
  • DVLA Driving Licence
  • English language certificate
  • certificate of good conduct (if you uploaded a copy as part of your application)

If you do not bring the original documents, we cannot give you the licence.

If you are collecting a vehicle licence

A nominated person can collect your vehicle licence on your behalf.

You (or they) will need to bring photo ID.

View the status of your application online, under the 'My History' menu of the relevant application form.

Order additional items.

If you are renewing a licence

You will also need to bring the old plate and window card.

If you are surrendering a licence due to accident or enforcement

You will need to bring any supporting documents relating to the reasons for the surrender.