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 fees
Type | Fee |
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Hackney carriage license – (new and renewal) | £185 |
Private hire licence – (new and renewal) | £205 |
Private hire (wheelchair accessible) – (new and renewal) | £185 |
Private hire (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles) suitability assessment | £63 |
Missed test appointment | £25 |
Transfer of ownership | £40 |
Excluding plates, brackets, platforms and window signs. See prices for these below.
Type | Fee |
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Hackney carriage - new 3 year | £314 |
Hackney carriage - renewal 3 year | £275 |
Private hire - new 3 year | £319 |
Private hire - renewal 3 year | £280 |
Applicants pay Taxiplus direct for DBS and DVLA checks. The cost of this is deducted from the fee.
Type | Fee |
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1 to 9 vehicles 5 year - new | £550 |
10 vehicles and above 5 year - new | £1,573 |
1 to 9 vehicles 5 year - renewal | £508 |
10 vehicles and above 5 year - renewal | £1,540 |
Transfer | £31 |
Type | Fee |
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Vehicle plate | £9 |
Platform | £9 |
Bracket - clear | £10 |
Bracket - black | £13 |
Window sign | £7 |
Drivers badge | £4 |
Drivers ID card | £5 |
Drivers badge pocket | £1 |
Hackney carriage
Requires 1 x plate, platform and bracket.
Private hire
Requires 2 x plates, platforms, brackets and window signs.
Existing platforms, brackets and window signs may be reused on renewal.
Contact us
Email: taxiadmin@wrexham.gov.uk