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Private hire operator Licence fees and charges

Prices last updated April 2023.

Private Hire Operator

  • Private Hire operator Application (licence duration 5 years) - £358
    • + Standard DBS Fee (only required if the operator is not a licensed driver) - £20.50

Private hire / hackney carriage drivers

  • Joint Driver - New Application (licence duration 3 years) - £270.50
    • +Enhanced DBS Fee £40.50
  • Joint Driver - Renewal (licence duration 3 years) - £270.50
    • +Enhanced DBS Fee - £40.50
  • Joint licence - New Application  (1 year)  £146
    • +Enhanced DBS Fee £40.50
  • Joint licence  -  Renewal (1 year) £146
    • +Enhanced DBS Fee £40.50
  • Joint Driver Test Fee        £40.00
  • Private Hire Vehicle (licence duration 1 year)        £146
  • Hackney Carriage Vehicles (licence duration 1 year)        £146
  • Plate Bracket        £11.30
  • Pair of Door Stickers        £7.50