Licence fees
- When applying for hackney carriage, private hire and dual driver licences, payment must be made online, using a credit or debit card, using the links above
- If paying by cheque or postal order, please ensure these are payable to Lancaster City Council
- We are unable to accept cash for applications at Lancaster or Morecambe town halls
- If you have any payment questions, call us on 01524 582033
- Alternatively, in Morecambe or Lancaster town halls, call us on 2033 using one of the courtesy phones located in reception areas
| Type of Licence | Fee (£) |
|---|---|
| Dual Driver’s Licence Renewal (annual) | 119 |
| HC Driver’s Licence Renewal (annual) | 119 |
| PH Driver’s Licence Renewal (annual) | 119 |
| Dual Driver's Licence Renewal (3 yearly) | 237 |
| HC Driver's Licence Renewal (3 yearly) | 237 |
| PH Driver's Licence Renewal (3 yearly) | 237 |
| Dual Driver’s Licence New (annual) | 146 |
| HC Driver’s Licence New (annual) | 146 |
| PH Driver’s Licence New (annual) | 146 |
| Dual Driver’s Licence New (3 yearly) | 264 |
| HC Driver’s Licence New (3 yearly) | 264 |
| PH Driver’s Licence New (3 yearly) | 264 |
| Enhanced CRB Check (Fee set by CRB) | 44 |
| Online Driver Licence Check | 5.90 |
| Duplicate Driver’s Badge | 12 |
| Hackney Carriage Vehicle Test Fee | 53 |
| Hackney Carriage Licence (annual) | 219 |
| Hackney Carriage Licence (6 monthly) | 110 |
| Hackney Carriage Licence (4 monthly) | 73 |
| Licence Plate - Hackney Carriage (each) | 6.40 |
| Door Sign - Hackney Carriage (each) | 6.40 |
| Private Hire Vehicle Test Fee | 53 |
| Private Hire Vehicle Licence (annual) | 150 |
| Private Hire Vehicle licence (6 monthly) | 75 |
| Private Hire Vehicle Licence (4 monthly) | 50 |
| Licence Plate - Private Hire (each) | 6.40 |
| Door Sign - Private Hire (each) | 6.40 |
| Change of Vehicle | 52 |
| Transfer of Ownership | 34 |
| Administration Fee | 34 |
| Private Hire Operators Licence | Annual / 5-year |
| 1 Vehicle | 125 / 536 |
| 2-10 Vehicles | 171 / 664 |
| 11-25 Vehicles | 225 / 887 |
| 26 Vehicles and over | 313 / 1275 |
| Type of Licence | Fee (£) |
|---|---|
| Boatman's Licence | 65 |
| Scrap Metal Dealers Mobile Licence (3 yearly) | 233 |
| Scrap Metal Dealer Site Licence (3 yearly) | 365 |
| Pleasure Boat Licence | 139 |
| Registration in Skin Piercing/Tattooing (Persons) | 111 |
| Registration in Skin Piercing/Tattooing (Premises) | 161 |
| Registration of dealer in second-hand goods | 49 |
| Registration of dealer in second-hand goods - market stalls | 49 |
| Sex Shop | 175 |
| Sex Shop renewal | 175 |
| Sexual Entertainment Venue | 313 |
| Street Café Licence | 158 |
Last updated: 12 November 2019