To drive a hackney carriage (black cab) or private hire vehicle in Blackburn with Darwen you must hold a valid dual driver licence.
We issue renewal notices approximately 6 weeks before driver licences expire. Drivers should submit a valid application to renew their licence at least 10 working days before it is due to expire.
You must not drive a licensed vehicle without a valid driver licence. If your current licence has expired you must wait until you have received confirmation that we have approved your renewal.
If your licence expired over 6 months ago, you must apply for a new driver licence and complete all the training requirements for a new applicant.
We will check the information you provide against the National Register of Taxi Licence Refusals, Revocations and Suspensions (NR3S). If your driver licence application is refused then this information will be placed onto the NR3S.
Requirements for renewal applications
When completing the online renewal form you need to:
- upload a copy of your British passport or provide a UKVI share code to prove that you have the right to work in the UK
- provide a tax check code share code to verify that you are registered with HMRC
- provide a DVLA share code
- provide your DBS Certificate number if you are on the update service, or upload a new DBS certificate
- upload a completed Group 2 Medical if your renewal letter says one is due
- upload a completed Operator form
- upload a recent passport style photograph
- pay the fee
Fees
- 3 year private hire or hackney carriage driver licence - £220