RESEARCHED AUTHORITY
North Norfolk
North Norfolk Council · Sources checked 13 September 2026
- Driver licensing
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New drivers attend a booked assessment with DBS, 12-month driving-licence evidence, medical/D4, right-to-work and two satisfactory references. Renew at least a month before expiry.
- Vehicle licensing
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Provide V5, insurance, service history, proprietor DBS and inspection pass. MOT evidence applies from one year for hackneys and three for private hire. Replacement vehicles need new licences.
- Operator licensing
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Submit references, appropriate fee and planning confirmation if operating more than one vehicle. Public-access offices need public-liability insurance; renewals need a tax-check code.
- Licensing fees
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Published new-driver charge is £139.90 including the first knowledge test; renewal is £107.36. Retests cost extra.
- Taxi tariff
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Current-linked card effective 11 March 2024: flag includes 0.9 mile and booking fee. Day 07:00–23:00 £4.20 then £2.30/mile; night £6.30 then £3.50/mile; Sunday daytime £5.30 then £2.90/mile. Festive periods (24 December 18:00–27 December 06:00; 31 December 18:00–2 January 06:00) and other bank holidays £8.40 then £4.60/mile. Waiting 80p per two minutes; luggage 30p/item; carrying more than four may attract 50% extra. Section 67 booking row separately states £18.50 (+10% heading); do not treat this as an ordinary universal booking surcharge. Soiling maximum £85. Intermediate distance and waiting rounding are not specified.
- Mandatory qualifications
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Pass knowledge testing and provide Norfolk safeguarding and certified half-day basic first-aid/CPR training. Renewal training applies.
Withheld or still needing confirmation
- Summary condensed from current application page; full fee table and fare card remain unverified.
- Legal effective date printed; current council page links this card. Section 67 fee context and intermediate meter pulses require clarification before calculator use.