Licensing fees
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Taxi licensing fees
Hackney Carriage and private hire driver, vehicle and operator fees
| Description of charge | Type | Charges 2025/2026 incl VAT (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Hackney Carriage vehicle | Annual/Renewal | 420 |
| Hackney Carriage hybrid | Annual/Renewal | 420 |
| Hackney Carriage full electric | Annual/Renewal | 420 |
| Private hire vehicle | Annual/Renewal | 350 |
| Private hire vehicle hybrid | Annual/Renewal | 350 |
| Private hire vehicle full electric | Annual/Renewal | 350 |
| Operator’s licence - 1 vehicle (PHV) | New/Renewal (5 years) | 350 |
| Operator’s licence – 2-5 vehicles (PHV) | New/Renewal (5 years) | 405 |
| Operator’s licence – 6+ vehicles (PHV) | New/Renewal (5 years) | 480 |
| Category change fee | 90 | |
| Transfer of private hire vehicles to a new operator | 12 per vehicle |
Drivers' licences
| Description of charge | Type | Charges 2025/2026 incl VAT (£) |
|---|---|---|
| New licence | New (3 years) | 250 |
| licence | Renewal | 230 |
Licence transfer fees
| Description of charge | Charges 2025/2026 incl VAT (£) |
|---|---|
| Vehicle to vehicle (must always remain a licensed vehicle) | 110 |
| Change of owner Hackney Carriage | 200 |
| Change of owner private hire | 115 |
| Registration number change | 115 |
Vehicle inspection fees
| Description of charge | Charges 2025/2026 incl VAT (£) |
|---|---|
| Vehicle inspection/reinspection fee | 55 |
| Failure to attend garage for appointment | 60 |
Replacement equipment
| Description of charge | Charges 2025/2024 incl VAT (£) |
|---|---|
| Replacement plates | 30 |
| Replacement badges | 20 |
| Replacement vehicle window cards | 6 |
| Replacement card payment stickers | 6 |
| Standard roof sign (At cost plus handling charge) | 15 |
| Standard door signs (At cost plus handling charge) | 15 |
| Plate exemption | 12 |
Page last reviewed: 28 January 2025