PSV (Public Service Vehicle) operator licences
How to apply for a PSV licence
You can apply for a PSV operator’s licence online.
If you’re applying for a standard licence, you’ll be asked to nominate a transport manager as part of your application.
You’ll usually get a decision within 7 weeks.
It’s illegal to operate a vehicle before your licence has been issued.
Once you’ve got your licence it will not have an expiry date, but you’ll be asked to confirm your details every 5 years. The Traffic Commissioner’s Office will get in touch with you to check them. You’ll need to pay a continuation fee if you’ve got a special restricted (taxi) licence.
The Traffic Commissioner can suspend or revoke your licence if they suspect you’ve been breaking its terms.
You must also tell the Traffic Commissioner if your circumstances change.
Fees
| Type of licence | Fees |
|---|---|
| Application for a standard licence | £209 |
| Application for a restricted licence | £209 |
| Application for a special restricted (taxi) licence | £61 |
| Continuation fee for a special restricted (taxi) licence (payable every 5 years) | £61 |
| Make changes to a licence | £122 |
Ways you can pay
Pay for your licence online, by phone or by post.
Paying online
You can pay any application or licence fees when you apply for a vehicle operator licence online.
Paying by phone
You can pay by phone by calling the DVSA helpline.
DVSA helpline
Telephone: 0300 123 9000
Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6pm
Find out about call charges
Paying by post
Send a cheque or postal order made payable to ‘DVSA’ to the Central Licensing Office.
Central Licensing Office
Hillcrest House
386 Harehills Lane
Leeds
LS9 6NF