Driver license renewals

You will need to renew your licence every 3 years.

What you will need

• A recent colour passport type photograph of yourself
• Medical Report (if applicable) (must be less than 4 months old at date of application)
• DBS Certificate (if applicable) (must be less than 1 month old at date of application) (be registered on the DBS Update Service)
• Tax Check Code (Drivers who have been registered with another Local Authority/Renewals)
• Right to Work Share Code
• DVLA check code
• A credit or debit card to make payment

Safeguarding training course

All existing licence holders must attend safeguarding refresher training every 3 years. Failure to undertake the training within the specified timescales will lead to the suspension of your licence until such time as the training has been completed and a certificate has been provided to the Licensing Team.

Details of course dates and providers can be found on our step by step guide under the ‘Book a Safeguarding Training Course’ heading. 

Costs

 Licence Fees And Charges 2025 To 2026 - pdf - 145 Kb

Apply

If your licence has expired, you’ll need to apply for a new licence at the full cost.

You can renew your licence at a reduced fee if you return the application form at least 7 days before your licence expires.

It is your responsibility to check the expiry date of your licence. We will not send you a reminder or any other documents.

Please refer to our step by step guide to ensure you still meet the relevant criteria to hold a valid licence, e.g. medical assessment.

We will not refund any licences.