Licence and permit applications - Private Hire Car or Taxi - Driver

Licence type

Application/Renewal
Who should apply?

Anyone who wishes to drive 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.
Cost

From 1 April 2026

Taxi
• Initial application - £179
• Renewal 1 year – £179
• Renewal 3 year - £315

Private Hire Car
• Initial application - £128
• Renewal 1 year – £128
• Renewal 3 year - £226
Additional information
- Download and fill in the medical form
- Application form
Apply
- licensing@midlothian.gov.uk
- 0131 271 3529

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