Before applying for a Taxi Licence applicants should consult the Licensing Section to ensure the vehicle is of an approved type. Please read the guidance notes before lodging your application for a Taxi Licence. *Please see below for an amendment to the Guidance Notes in respect of the issue of Certificates of Compliance.
If the application is for the Grant of a Licence it must be accompanied by the registration document for the vehicle concerned. If the vehicle has yet to be purchased a declaration must be completed (see link below).
If applying for a Renewal, the minimum period is two years.
Fees for lodging an application are as follows:
Valid For Fee
1 year/temporary £158
2 years £283
3 years £379
Payment can be made by cash, cheque (in the applicant's name only) or postal order.
These fees are non-refundable. A temporary licence may be issued for a period not exceeding 6 weeks.
Applications should be lodged at the Licensing Section.
To enable you to apply for a Licence, the application forms below can be downloaded, completed and returned with the appropriate fee to the Licensing Section.
Guidance notes, Policies, Conditions and Prodedures are also available.
* Amendment to the Guidance Notes, with effect from 24 February 2006: It should be noted that at the time of the vehicle passing inspection a Certificate of Exemption can, on application, be issued by the Inspection Centre, on payment of the fee of £5.00, provided that there is in force an appropriate taxi/private hire car licence for the vehicle concerned.
If you require further information or advice on completing your application form please contact:
Licensing Section
235 George Street
Glasgow
G1 1RX
Phone: 0141 287 4937/4505