Warwick taxi and private-hire licensing

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Warwick

Warwick District Council · Sources checked 12 September 2026

Driver licensing

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Email the application, DBS evidence, three identity documents and payment receipt to licensing@warwickdc.gov.uk. Use the appropriate new-driver pack for standard applicants or those requiring annual medicals; over-65s require annual medical reports.

• Application route
• New driver

Vehicle licensing

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The council provides separate new and renewal hackney vehicle forms. Vehicle licences run for one year below five years of age and six months above five years; check boundary treatment and vehicle policy before purchase.

• Vehicle applications
• 2026 fees and duration

Operator licensing

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Use the council's new/renewing private-hire operator application and online payment routes. Operator licences are issued for five years.

• Operator applications
• 2026 fees and duration

Licensing fees

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Effective 2 January 2026: driver new £633/renewal £609 for three years; new HC/PH vehicle £223, annual HC renewal £219 and PH renewal £229; six-month renewal £152. Five-year operator new £1,491/renewal £1,406.

• 2026 fees and duration

Taxi tariff

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Current linked card dated April 2024: initial 0.7 mile £4.40/£6.65/£8.85, then 25p/40p/50p per 0.1 mile. Waiting 15p/20p/25p per 30 seconds. Tariff depends on 1–4 versus 5+ passengers and daytime versus night/holiday. Soiling £75.

• Current fare card

Mandatory qualifications

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Approved practical assessment through Green Penny, Diamond, Blue Lamp Trust or IAM; council knowledge assessment covers English, maths, law and geography, with three attempts within six months.

• Driver tests