Name of the Organization : Kirklees Council
Type of Facility : How to apply for Diver License
State : Kirklees
Country : England
Website : https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/default.aspx
Application Form : https://www.statusin.org/uploads/25313-driverLicence.pdf
How To Become A Licensed Driver :
** To become a licensed driver you need to have held a full driving licence for a minimum of 2 years.
You will need to apply for a hackney carriage or private hire drivers licence and you may also need to apply for one or more of the following licences :
Related : Kirklees Council Register A Birth & Stillbirth England : www.statusin.org/25311.html
** Hackney Carriage vehicle licence
** Private hire vehicle licence
** Private hire operators licence
** To apply for an operator’s only license you do not need to hold a full driving licence.
Licence costs :
| Licence type | Price |
| New driver’s licence – 1 year (includes DBS) New driver’s licence – 3 year (includes DBS) |
£234.00 £401.00 |
| Drivers licence (renewal) – 1 year (DBS not included) Drivers licence (renewal) – 3 year (Includes DBS) |
£90.00 £314.00 |
| New vehicle licence Unless London cab |
£230.00 £238.95 |
| Vehicle licence renewal Unless London cab |
£177.00 £186.40 |
| Vehicle change Unless London cab |
£230.00 £238.95 |
| Operator’s licence (up to 2 vehicles) – 1 year licence (DBS not included) Operator’s licence (up to 2 vehicles) – 5 year licence (DBS not included) |
£93.00
£445.00 |
| Operator’s licence (3 vehicles and over) – 1 year licence (DBS not included) Operator’s licence (3 vehicles and over) – 5 year licence (DBS not included) |
£227.00
£1144.00 |
You may also have to pay additional fees other than those above. For example DSA fees, medical fees etc.
The difference between a Hackney Carriage and a private hire vehicle license :
** As a Hackney Carriage driver you can make yourself available for immediate hire on a designated Hackney Carriage stand and can also be hailed whilst in motion.
** As a private hire driver, you must operate through a private hire operator and can only take booked fares. You cannot ply for hire.
Vehicle licensing :
** If you work for yourself and your vehicle is suitable, you can apply to licence your own vehicle.
** There are however certain restrictions, like the vehicle age policy (Conditions, policies and fee sheet).
** If you do not have your own vehicle, you can look for work from an established private hire operator and use their vehicles.
Licence duration :
** Driver licences can now last for 1 year or 3 years. This all depends on eligibility.
** Operator licences can now last for 1 or 5 years
** Vehicle licences still last for 1 year and need to be renewed annually.
Driver licences :
** To apply for a Hackney Carriage or private hire driver’s licence
** You need to have held a full DVLA licence for a minimum of 2 years.
You also need to :
** Complete the new driver application form
** Provide the relevant documentation for the DBS check
** For a 1 year badge – Bring an initial fee of £157.50 (for licence, DBS and DVLA check)
** For a 3 year badge – Bring an initial fee of £324.50 (for licence, DBS and DVLA check)
To renew your taxi driver’s licence :
** Complete the renewal form and DVLA form
** Provide your driving licence
** Bring your expired badge
** Pay the fee of £90.00 for a 1 year renewal or £314.00 for a 3 year renewal
** Please note the cost for the 1 year renewal does not include a DBS
You may also need to :
** Bring an additional fee of £56.00 if a DBS check is required
** Provide a completed medical certificate from your medical practitioner if you are 45, 50, 55, 60 or over 65 years old
** In both cases please refer to your renewal letter to see if this information is required.