Renew a driver's licence

You should apply to renew your driver’s licence every 3 years.

You should apply to renew your licence every year if you:

• are over 60 years old
• have a yearly C1 licence, where you must have a medical examination

Document checklist

Before you apply, check you have all the required documents.

You must submit:

• a completed taxi or private hire driver renewal application form
• a DVLA check code – view or share your driving licence information – GOV.UK
• a valid UK passport or 'Right To Work' code – prove your right to work to an employer – GOV.UK
• a current enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Certificate (this must less than 3 years old)
• a valid driving licence (we must see a copy of both the front and the back of the card)
• evidence of your National Insurance number, such as the card or a payslip referencing your number
• your tax check code, not your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) – complete a tax check for a taxi or private hire licence – GOV.UK 
• 2 identical passport photographs (these can be posted to us or hand delivered)

Where to send your application

Email: licensing@woking.gov.uk    

Licensing team
Woking Borough Council
Civic Offices
Gloucester Square
Woking
GU21 6YL

Pay for your renewal

You must also pay the taxi and private hire driver renewal fee.

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Check your DBS certificate status

You will need to complete a new Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with every 3-year renewal.

Request a basic DBS check – GOV.UK

The DBS check is usually the longest part of the application progress. The DBS often take a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks to process applications. 

Certificates are valid for 3 months from date of issue.

DBS Update Service

If you have an account with the DBS Update Service – GOV.UK, you must provide a copy of the enhanced certificate linked to your online DBS account. 

We will only accept a certificate where the position applied for must state 'Other workforce - taxi driver'.

If you use the DBS Update Service, you can also complete our consent form, giving us permission to check your records with the DBS.

Check your medical report status

Medical reports are valid for 5 years. If you are over 60 years old, you must have a yearly medical examination. Ask your doctor (GP) to complete a medical examination form for you.