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Licences and permits - Taxi - Hackney carriage/private hire driver licence

Record details

Overview

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 is completed in full*
  • Group 2 Medical form completed by a doctor with access to your patient records has been received*
  • Payment for the application*
  • All original supporting documents required have been seen (including 2 passport photographs)*
  • The Disclosure Barring Service application has been completed*
  • Council approved safeguarding training has been undertaken*
  • A Council approved Spoken English qualification has been produced
  • A Council approved driving qualification has been produced
  • Topographical Knowledge Test has been passed

All requirements marked with a * need to be carried out on renewal as well

Cost

Fees 

Licence  Fees from
1 April 2024
Grant of licence - one year £142.45
Grant of licence - three years £233.20
Renewal of existing licence - one year £118.80
Renewal of existing licence - three years £205.15
DBS check  £77.00
Knowledge test £34.65
Badge or replacement badge £38.50
Replacement paper licence £18.70
Disability and Safeguarding 
Awareness training		 Fee is set by Oxfordshire County Council who provide the training
 
English testing £50.05
Apply / renew

New driver application pack

Driver renewal pack

Please note: online forms are only for 3-year applications/renewals.  If you want to apply for a 1 year Licence please contact us.

Change of details

Complete the notification form

Additional information

Safeguarding and Disability Awareness Course

You will need to book and attend mandatory Child and Adult Safeguarding and Disability Awareness training prior to applying for your new taxi drivers licence.

Fees for training are set by Oxfordshire County Council who also provide the training:

You will be sent email confirmation of your training course booking. Any reading to complete before the session or anything required to bring with you to the session will be included and explained on the email. After the training you will be given a training certificate which you will need to show to Cherwell District Council.

Currently Acceptable Driving Standards Test Providers

Telephone
01295 753744. The licensing team is available to the public on the telephone between 9:00am and 4:00pm. To make an appointment with an officer please contact us.
Email
licensing@cherwell-dc.gov.uk