You can renew your licence up to 4 weeks before the expiry date. You need to submit your renewal at least 10 working days before the expiry date.
To renew your licence you will need:
- Tax Check Code
- A valid UK driving licence
- Driving license check code
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate if you haven’t signed up for the update service
- A passport style photograph
You may also need to provide:
- Certificate of Good Conduct (if you lived outside the UK for 3 months or more)
- Proof of the right to work in the UK (if you have any restrictions on the right to work in the UK)
- Medical Certificate (if required)
You can renew your licence for 1 or 3 years. The cost to renew is available on our fees page.
Medical checks
Drivers must meet the DVLA Group 2 fitness to drive standards.
You need to get a medical examination:
- when you first apply to become a taxi driver
- every 5 years when you turn 45, until you're 65 years old
- every year after you're 70 years old
The examination confirms that you're fit, healthy and able to drive a taxi or private hire vehicle.
Take the form to your doctor to fill in.
Printers are available in your local library.