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.

• Apply for a new licence, step-by-step guide Before you can apply for a new taxi licence there are a number of steps you must follow.
• Renew a private hire or Hackney licence If you are not signed up to the DBS update service, a reminder email will be sent to you three months before your licence expires.
• Other licence types How to extend or transfer a licence, gain a dual licence, or replace a lost ID badge or paper licence.