Apply for a licence
To apply for private hire or hackney carriage licence, you will need to download and complete the relevant forms, then post to one of the following addresses.
Private hire driver, private hire operator and private hire vehicle applications
Apply online for a Hackney carriage or private hire vehicle licence
Transport Depot
Abbey Road
Wrexham Industrial Estate
Wrexham
LL13 9PW
All other applications
Public Protection Services
Lambpit Street
Wrexham
LL11 1AR
Application forms
Licence application fees
Vehicle and driver licences
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Vehicular access permit | £160 |
| Private hire vehicle - new | £251 |
| Private hire vehicle - renewal | £201 |
| Private hire vehicle - transfer of ownership | £36 |
| Private hire driver - new | £290 for 3 years (£70 DBS/DVLA deposit, £220 balance) |
| Private hire driver - renewal | £255 for 3 years (£70 DBS/DVLA deposit, £185 balance) |
| Hackney carriage vehicle - new | £194 |
| Hackney carriage vehicle - renewal | £175.50 |
| Hackney carriage vehicle - transfer of ownership | £36 |
| Hackney carriage driver - new | £285 for 3 years (£70 DBS/DVLA deposit, £215 balance) |
| Hackney carriage driver - renewal | £250 for 3 years (£70 DBS/DVLA deposit, £180 balance) |
| Private hire / hackney carriage retest fee | £45 |
| Missed appointment | £23 |
Replacements
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Vehicle plate | £7.50 |
| Drivers badge | £4 |
| Drivers ID card | £5 |
| Window sign | £6.50 |
| Bracket - clear | £9.50 |
| Bracket - black | £11 |
Private Operators Licences
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1-9 vehicles - new | £500 for 5 years |
| 10 plus vehicles - new | £1430 for 5 years |
| 1-9 vehicles - renewal | £462 for 5 years |
| 10 plus vehicles - renewal | £1400 for 5 years |
Contact us
Email: taxiadmin@wrexham.gov.uk