Private hire operator Licence fees and charges

Prices last updated April 2026.

Private Hire Operator

• Private Hire operator Application (licence duration 5 years) - £373.00
  • + 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) - £332.00
  • +Enhanced DBS Fee £49.50
• Joint licence - New Application  (1 year)  £183.00
  • +Enhanced DBS Fee £49.50
• Joint Driver Knowledge Test Fee   £50.00
• Private Hire Vehicle (licence duration 1 year)        £168
• Hackney Carriage Vehicles (licence duration 1 year)       £168
• Plate Bracket        £11.30
• Pair of Door Stickers        £7.50