Hackney Carriage New Application and Renewal

A licence is required to drive a hackney carriage vehicle

A new licence will be issued for 1 year

You must pass the Knowledge Test before you can apply to be a driver.

Please go to the Knowledge Test booking page

Once you have passed the test you may put in the full driver application

Download Application Form

New Hackney Carriage Driver Licence Application

Download Form

The following will be considered when the application is being evaluated:

• Criminal records check every 3 years – Disclosure & Barring Service Code of Practice
• Medical to Group 2 standard every 3 years

Relevant Fees: £221.50 (this includes)

• New Driver application fee £179.50
• Badge – £2.00
• Enhanced DBS check £40.00 – this form and DBS Privacy Statement can be requested via email to licensing@thanet.gov.uk

Please email licensing@thanet.gov.uk to arrange an appointment with an officer to verify your documents in person

Renewal Application Form

Renewal, including further criminal records check and medical, after initial 1 year issue is for 3 years.

• Renewal Driver application fee £94.00
• Badge – £2.00
• Enhanced DBS check £40.00 – this form and DBS Privacy Statement can be requested via email to licensing@thanet.gov.uk

Renewal Hackney Carriage Driver Licence 

Download Form

DBS Update Service

You should now sign up for the DBS update service, this will keep your certificate up to date for only £13 per year.  If you sign up for this service you will no longer have to paid the £40 at renewal and we will have access to your check therefore making the renewal process quicker.  You have to sign up for the service within 28 days of receiving your first DBS certificate.

The DBS Update Service