Taxi & private hire licensing
Every council licenses its taxi (hackney carriage) and private hire drivers, vehicles and operators, and must keep a public register. We make it searchable — who is licensed, by whom, and until when — instead of a list buried on a council sub-page.
Application support
Applying for a taxi or private hire licence?
New driver, vehicle or operator licence, or a renewal — we handle the application, the DBS and medical paperwork, the knowledge/safeguarding requirements and the submission to your council, through to grant. Fixed fee from £350 +VAT — council fees passed through at cost, no percentage of outcome.
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Frequently asked
Is the taxi licensing register public?+
Yes. Councils must keep a public register of hackney carriage and private hire licences — drivers, vehicles and operators. The detail published varies by council, but the register itself is public.
How long does a taxi licence last?+
Driver licences typically run up to three years and vehicle licences up to one year, though councils set their own periods and fees. Renewals must be in before expiry to avoid a gap in licensing.