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Renewals
You must ensure that your private hire only licence or dual hackney carriage and private hire licence is renewed before your licence expires in order to continue working.
It is suggested that you apply at least eight to twelve weeks before your licence expires. This is to allow adequate time for all of your checks to be completed and for the licensing authority to make a decision on your application.
You will not lose time from your licence if you renew earlier than twelve weeks. Your new licence will start from the expiry date of your existing licence.
Refresher training
Drivers need to attend refresher training every three years after they pass any knowledge test, so most drivers need to do this every three years. The refresher training must be completed before your renewal application can be granted. You do not have to attend the refresher training before submitting your renewal application.
You can book your refresher training by contacting the licensing team. There is likely to be a charge, which can vary.
Renewal Costs
- Licence: £338.88
- Criminal records check: £50.02
- Replacement licence: £20.14
- Change of address: £7.84
