Record details
- Introduction
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We must be satisfied that all applicants are "fit and proper persons". This is achieved through an application process, which includes a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. To apply for a licence we need the following:
- The application completed in full*
- Group 2 Medical form completed by a doctor with access to your patient records*
- Payment for the application*
- All original supporting documents (including 2 passport photographs)*
- ENHANCED Disclosure Barring Service application submitted through TaxiPlus - link below
- Council approved safeguarding training has to be been undertaken*
- A Council approved Spoken English qualification
- A Council approved driving qualification
- A Topographical Knowledge Test has been passed
* Also need to be carried out on renewal.
- Cost
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New Grant -
- English Test - £40.00
- Safeguarding Training - £30.00
- Enhanced DBS - £49.60, (if not already registered for the online update service), paybale to TaxiPlus
- 3 Year Licence - £200.00 includes:
- two attempts at the knowledge test (all subsequent attempts £40.00 each)
Renewal
- 3 Year Licence - £200.00
- plus £5.00 to check your DVLA licence
- plus Enhanced DBS - £49.60 (if not already registered for online update service), payable to TaxiPlus
- Apply / renew / transfer / vary
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New driver - please contact us for an application form.
Apply for a new Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver Licence
Renew a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver Licence
Apply for a DBS certificate - (If you do not already have the online update service)
- Supporting documents
- Additional information
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Current acceptable driving standards test providers
- Advanced Motoring Telephone 020 8253 0120
- Blue Lamp Trust. Telephone 0300 777 0157
- Green Penny Telephone 0844 870 2647
- Change of details