Private hire operator Licence fees and charges

Prices last updated April 2025.

Private Hire Operator

• Private Hire operator Application (licence duration 5 years) - £357.00
  • + Standard DBS Fee (only required if the operator is not a licensed driver) - £21.50

Private hire / hackney carriage drivers

• Joint Driver - New Application (licence duration 3 years) - £300.00
  • +Enhanced DBS Fee £49.50
• Joint Driver - Renewal (licence duration 3 years) - £300.00
  • +Enhanced DBS Fee - £49.50
• Joint licence - New Application  (1 year)  £188.00
  • +Enhanced DBS Fee £49.50
• Joint licence  -  Renewal (1 year)   £160.00
  • +Enhanced DBS Fee    £49.50
• Joint Driver Knowledge Test Fee   £45.00
• Private Hire Vehicle (licence duration 1 year)        £155
• Hackney Carriage Vehicles (licence duration 1 year)       £155
• Plate Bracket        £11.30
• Pair of Door Stickers        £7.50