Taxi and private hire licences

How to apply for or renew a private hire or Hackney driver's licence, plus information on operator licences, vehicle specifications, taxi plates and much more.

• • Licences for drivers

    Apply for or renew a private hire or Hackney licence, request a dual licence, a transfer, update or extension, or a duplicate if you have lost your licence.

• • Vehicles and plates

    Apply for or renew a private hire or Hackney plate, view vehicle specs and rules for carrying wheelchair passengers, and find an MOT centre.

• Licences for taxi operators Apply for a private hire operator licence, apply for planning permission, and view all the licence conditions you must meet.
• Update your contact details Taxi drivers and proprietors must tell us if their name, email, phone number or address change. Tell us about a change.
• Report an offence or accident You must report an accident or tell us about an offence. You can use our online forms to do both. 
• Inspections and prosecutions We carry out inspections following a defect or suspension notice, and prosecute drivers who break the law.

Related pages

• Contact us: Taxi licence enquiries