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.Â
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.
Apply for or renew driver licence
Application form for a Hackney Carriage or Private Hire driver's licence - pdf - 330 Kb
We will not refund any licences.
Public contact list
All licence holders are invited to add their details to our public register which can be found here: https://www.cotswold.gov.uk/taxis