View the taxi licensing fees for the year 2026/27.
The below fees are effective from 1 April 2026.
| Type of Registration/Licence/Fee | Fees (£) from 1 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hackney carriage | |
| Vehicle annual – new (includes plate and bracket) | 283.00 |
| Vehicle annual renewal | 207.00 |
| Vehicle licence transfer fee | 76.00 |
| Change of vehicle registration (cherished number plate) | 76.00 |
| Replacement plate | 76.00 |
| Replacement bracket and holder | 36.00 |
| Private hire | |
| Vehicle annual new (includes plate and bracket) | 252.00 |
| Vehicle annual renewal | 176.00 |
| Vehicle licence transfer fee | 76.00 |
| Change of vehicle registration (cherished number plate) | 76.00 |
| Replacement plate | 76.00 |
| Private hire operators licence | |
| Operator 1-year licence | 125.00 |
| Operator 5-year licence | 500.00 |
| Licensed drivers | |
| Driver (new - includes initial knowledge test) | 408.00 |
| Driver (renewal) | 294.00 |
| Drivers badge (replacement) | 34.00 |
| Knowledge test | 83.00 |
| Other Charges | |
| Handbook and replacements | 28.00 |
| Assistance/advice appointment | 72.00 |
| Replacement paper licence fee | 16.00 |
| Licence refund fee (e.g. for refused driver application) | 16.00 |