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 expired three months ago, or more.

What do I need to do?

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

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

TaxiPlus can do both your DBS and DVLA checks if you have held a full, valid UK driving licence for at least 12 months and it has your current address on it.

Find out how to apply for a DBS and DVLA check 

You must have a full, enhanced DBS certificate issued in the past six weeks. Please sign up to the DBS update service so your DBS is up to date when you next renew your licence.

3. Pass the Liverpool Standard Part 1

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

All new applicants need a medical certificate. Anyone renewing their licence will need a new medical certificate every five years at the ages of 45, 50, 55, 60 and 65.

Find out how to get a medical certificate

6. Apply for your licence

TaxiPlus will email you with the online application form link to apply. You can also use the link to the form below.

Apply for your taxi driver licence online now

What happens next?

When you have completed this form, you will receive another email with a link to upload the proof documents you have obtained in steps 1-5, including a passport photo. These can be scanned documents or clear photographs.

We will not be able to issue your licence until we receive and validate them. If you have supplied all the correct information, it will take up to 10 working days for us to process your application, and longer if not.

You can no longer submit any documents by email as they will not be processed. Need some guidance on uploading the proof documents? Watch or read the 'how to' guide.

How much will a new licence cost me?

We cannot refund fees if you withdraw your application at any point, or if your application is unsuccessful.

Fees
Type of fee or certificate Amount
Liverpool Standard Part 1 Certificate Contact our only approved training provider Unite Taxi Education
Street Knowledge Test £70
Medical Certificate Fees vary from one doctor to another
Enhanced DBS including online ID verification

£78.99
DVLA check £14.40 for three checks (£4.80 per check)
Licence issue fee (once licence has been granted) £180 (three-year licence)
£75.00 for over 65’s only (one-year licence)

Further information