PSV (Public Service Vehicle) operator licences

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How to apply for a PSV licence

You can apply for a PSV operator바카라 사이트™s licence online.

If you바카라 사이트™re applying for a standard licence, you바카라 사이트™ll be asked to nominate a transport manager as part of your application.

You바카라 사이트™ll usually get a decision within 7 weeks.

It바카라 사이트™s illegal to operate a vehicle before your licence has been issued.

Once you바카라 사이트™ve got your licence it will not have an expiry date, but you바카라 사이트™ll be asked to confirm your details every 5 years. The Traffic Commissioner바카라 사이트™s Office will get in touch with you to check them. You바카라 사이트™ll need to pay a continuation fee if you바카라 사이트™ve got a special restricted (taxi) licence.

The Traffic Commissioner can suspend or revoke your licence if they suspect you바카라 사이트™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 바카라 사이트˜DVSA바카라 사이트™ to the Central Licensing Office.

Central Licensing Office
Quarry House
Quarry Hill
Leeds
LS2 7UE