Private hire and taxi vehicle, driver and operator licence fees
The following fees apply to taxi and private hire licences from Tuesday 5 May 2026.
Vehicles
| Description | 2026/27 West Northamptonshire Council charge (£) |
|---|
| New Private Hire Vehicle | £235.00 (excluding vehicle test) |
| Renewal Private Hire Vehicle | £225.00 (excluding vehicle test) |
| New Hackney Carriage Vehicle | £235.00 (excluding vehicle test) |
| Renewal Hackney Carriage Vehicle | £225.00 (excluding vehicle test) |
| Vehicle Owner Transfer | £60.00 (no compliance check required) |
Drivers
| Description | 2026/27 West Northamptonshire Council charge (£) |
|---|
| Spoken English Test | £70.00 |
| Induction training presentation plus knowledge test | £85.00 |
| Induction retake fee | £70.00 |
| Hackney Carriage Zone Knowledge Test | £70.00 |
| Safeguarding Training | Payable directly to supplier |
| New Driver Licence (1 year) | £245.00 |
| New Driver Licence (3 year) | £245.00 |
| Driver Licence Renewal (1 year) | £233.00 |
| Driver Licence Renewal (3 year) | £233.00 |
| Driver Safety Awareness Course | £200.00 |
Operators - licences
| Description | 2026/27 West Northamptonshire Council charge (£) |
|---|
| Private Hire Operator Licence (1 year) - New application - 0 Vehicles | £250.00 |
| Private Hire Operator Licence (5 year) - New or Renewal - 1 to 5 vehicles | £1050.00 |
| Private Hire Operator (5 year) - New or Renewal - 6 to 20 vehicles | £1200.00 |
| Private Hire Operator (5 year) - New or Renewal - 21 to 50 vehicles | £2100.00 |
| Private Hire Operator (5 year) - New or Renewal - 51 to 100 vehicles | £3150.00 |
| Private Hire Operator (5 year) - New or Renewal - 101 to 200 vehicles | £5400.00 |
| Private Hire Operator (5 year) - New or Renewal - 201 to 300 vehicles | £8400.00 |
| Private Hire Operator (5 year) - New or Renewal - 301 to 400 vehicles | £11400.00 |
| Private Hire Operator (5 year) - New or Renewal - 401 - 500 vehicles | £14400.00 |
| Private Hire Operator (5 year) - New or Renewal - 501 vehicles + | £21000.00 |
Other fees
| Description | 2026/27 West Northamptonshire Council charge (£) |
|---|
| Private Hire Door signs | £35.00 |
| Licence - Replacement | £15.00 |
| Vehicle Plate Replacement - External | £35.00 |
| Internal Comments/Complaints Stickers | £10.00 |
| Vehicle Bracket | £35.00 |
| Driver Badge Replacement | £35.00 |
| DBS and DVLA Checks | Payable directly to external supplier |
Last updated 12 May 2026