Hackney Carriage Information
Licence fees for hackney carriage licences
Licence fees as of 1 April 2026
Driver Fees
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
|
Hackney Carriage Driver Licence - 1 Year |
£80.50 |
|
Hackney Carriage Driver Licence - 3 Years |
£213.00 |
| Replacement Driver's Badge | £17.00 |
| Operator Change | £16.00 |
| Paper Knowledge Test (First test free, maximum 4 test limit) |
£10.90 |
| In Person Knowledge Test (First test free, maximum 4 test limit) |
£21.00 |
Vehicle Fees
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
|
Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence - 1 Year |
£227.00 |
| Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence - 6 Months (Available for vehicles up to 3 to 7 years old) |
£120.00 |
| Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence - 4 months (Available for vehicles over 7 years old) |
£85.00 |
| New or Replacement Plates | £17.00 |
| New or Replacement Brackets | £17.00 |
| Transfer of Vehicle Ownership | £34.00 |
Operator Fees
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Hackney Carriage Operator Licence - 5 Years (for 5 vehicles or fewer) |
£919.00 |
| Hackney Carriage Operator Licence Additional Vehicle - 5 Years | £72.00 |
| Hackney Carriage Operator Licence - 3 Years (for 5 vehicles or fewer) |
£552.00 |
| Hackney Carriage Operator Licence Additional Vehicle - 3 Years | £44.00 |
| Hackney Carriage Operator Licence - 1 Year (for 5 vehicles or fewer) |
£208.00 |
| Hackney Carriage Operator Licence Additional Vehicle - 1 Year | £17.00 |
| Log Books (100 Sheets) | £2.60 |