Taxi driver licences

Fees

Taxi driver application fees 

Item Fee Fee from 1 April 2024 Notes
Licence (new or renew) £203 £220 This is the cost of the basic licence. If you are a new driver, or if you are renewing an existing licence and need to update items, you will also need to pay additional fees as detailed below.
Medical check Variable Variable

Any fees charged by the examining doctor, to be paid directly by the applicant to the doctor

DBS Certificate and update service £52 plus £13 per year (paid direct to the DBS service 30 days after you receive your certificate) £52 plus £13 per year (paid direct to the DBS service 30 days after you receive your certificate) You must be signed up to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Update Service. This costs £52 for the DBS certificate and a further £13 annually for the update service - which you will pay direct to the DBS service. The update service provides us with any changes to your criminal record which may affect your licence. If you are not signed up to the Update Service, we will charge you £52 as part of this application. Once you have submitted your application you will receive instructions on how to apply for the certificate and subscribe to the Update Service.
Driving assessment £77 £79 If you are a new driver you will need to undergo a driving assessment.
Replacement licence £15 £20  

Example costs

  • If you are a new driver that has never driven/been registered with us before, you will need to pay: £332 (£351 from 1 April 2024)
  • If you are renewing a licence, and are signed up to the DBS update service, you will pay: £203 (£220 from 1 April 2024)
  • If you are renewing a licence, and you are not signed up to the DBS update service, you will pay: £255 (£272 from 1 April 2024)