Licensing and permits

Apply for a new licence, step-by-step guide

A new applicant is someone who has never been granted a taxi licence by Liverpool City Council or someone whose licence has expired for three or more months.

Before you apply

Before you can apply for a new taxi licence there are a number of steps you must follow. Please complete each step in order.

1. Produce a Certificate of Good Conduct

If you have lived outside the UK for three or more months since the age of 18, you will need to show us an original Certificate of Good Conduct from the country or countries you lived in.

Find out how to get a Certificate of Good Conduct and get it checked by us

2. Get your DBS and DVLA checks

Before you apply, you must have a full enhanced DBS certificate dated within the past six weeks, unless you have signed up for the DBS update service.

Find out how to apply for a DBS and DVLA check

Please be sure to sign up to the DBS update service to avoid your DBS falling outside our six-week policy.

For help with your DBS check, view our FAQs (personnelchecks.co.uk).

3. Pass the Liverpool Standard Part 1

Once you have passed your DVLA and DBS checks you will need to book a place with one of our training providers.

Book a Liverpool Standard Part 1 test

4. Pass the Street Knowledge Test and get ID checked

Once you have passed your DVLA and DBS checks, and have Liverpool Standard Part 1 Certificate, you can book your Street Knowledge Test and bring your ID and Right to Work documents with you to be checked.

Book your test and find out what documents you must bring

5. Get a medical certificate

Find out how to get a medical certificate

6. Apply for your licence

You are ready to apply for a licence when steps 1-5 have been successfully completed.

TaxiPlus will email you the link to the online application form. Please submit your application to register yourself on our system. You must then complete a further legal application form and upload your proof documents.

How much will a new licence cost me?

Please see our fees page to find out how much a licence will cost. We cannot refund fees if you withdraw your application at any point, or if your application is unsuccessful.

Further information