Licence and permit applications - Private Hire Car or Taxi - Vehicle (including substitute and change to vehicle)
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Licence type
Application/Renewal -
Who should apply?
Anyone who wishes to own or modify a Private Hire Car or Taxi.
To renew a licence the licence holder must apply and pay for the licence at least 6 weeks before the current licence expires.
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Table of costs
From 1 April 2026
Application/Renewal
Taxi
- Initial application -£112
On receipt of the application, we will consult the Chief Constable who will report on the background of the individual. If authority is given for the grant of the Licence a further fee is payable. - Licence – £508
- Renewal - £620
Private Hire Car
- Initial application - £112
On receipt of the application, we will consult the Chief Constable who will report on the background of the individual. If authority is given for the grant of the Licence a further fee is payable. - Licence – £490
- Renewal - £602
Substitute vehicle, Temporary Substitute Vehicle or revert to original vehicle
- £116
Material Change to Vehicle
- £85
- Initial application -£112
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Apply
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