Taxi and Private Hire Fees and Charges
Hackney Carriage / Dual Badge/ Private Hire Test
| Test | 2025/26 | 2026/27 |
|---|---|---|
| Conditions/ Knowledge test | £43 | £46 |
| Conditions/ Knowledge re test/ non attendance | £53 | £56 |
Hackney Carriage Vehicle 1 Year Licence
| Test | 2025/26 | 2026/27 |
|---|---|---|
| On first application | £406 | £427 |
| Renewal | £369 | £388 |
| Transfer | £74 | £78 |
| Electric Vehicle | £59 | £61 |
| Electric Vehicle renewal | £369 | £300 |
Hackney Carriage Vehicle 3 Year Licence (plus Davis fee see below)
| Test | 2025/26 | 2026/27 |
|---|---|---|
| Grant | £400 | £420 |
| Renewal | £285 | £300 |
Dual Badge 3 Year Licence (plus Davis fee see below)
| Test | 2025/26 | 2026/27 |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Dual Badge | £553 | £581 |
| Renewal Dual Badge | £422 | £444 |
Private Hire Vehicle 1 Year Licence
| Test | 2025/26 | 2026/27 |
|---|---|---|
| Grant | £369 | £388 |
| Renewal | £332 | £349 |
| Transfer | £74 | £78 |
| Electric Vehicle | £58 | £61 |
| Electric Vehicle Renewal | £332 | £349 |
Private Hire Vehicle 3 Year Licence (plus Davis fee see below)
| Test | 2025/26 | 2026/27 |
|---|---|---|
| Grant | £306 | £322 |
| Renewal | £290 | £305 |
Private Hire Operator Licence (5 year licence)
| Test | 2025/26 | 2026/27 |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 vehicle | £964 | £1,013 |
| 2-5 vehicles | £1,632 | £1,714 |
| 6-12 vehicles | £2,937 | £3, 084 |
| 13-25 vehicles | £5,379 | £5,648 |
| 26-50 vehicles | £11,053 | £11,606 |
| 51+ vehicles | £12,337 | £12,954 |
Additional Costs
| Test | 2025/26 | 2026/27 |
|---|---|---|
| Davis DVLA Check | £17.25 | £17.25 |
Miscellaneous Charges
| Charge | 2025/26 | 2026/27 |
|---|---|---|
| New bracket | £25 | £25 |
| Replacement external plate | £50 | £50 |
| Replacement internal plate | £10 | £10 |
| Replacement badge | £15 | £15 |
| Admin fee | £10.50 | £10.50 |