Taxi licence

Vehicle licence fees

The fees for taxi vehicle licences are as follows

Vehicle licence fees (12 months or less)

Private hire vehicle licence: £375.30 *
Private hire vehicle renewal: £259.20 *
Hackney carriage licence: £448.30*
Hackney carriage renewal: £345.40 *
Temporary replacement vehicle (up to 3 months): £140.10 *
Replacement plate: £39.30
Where the vehicle licence is transferred to another vehicle (not a temporary replacement) and is to remain in force until its expiry date: £168.90.
Where the vehicle is transferred and a 12 month licence is required: Full fee
Administration fee for application withdrawal / variation etc: £39.30

* Excludes cost of vehicle inspection

Transfer of ownership of vehicles

Where the ownership of a vehicle already licensed by Central Bedfordshire Council is transferred to another person, the following fee will be due by the new owner upon receipt of a successful application: £168.90.

Find out how to apply.

We no longer accept cash payments.