Apply for a new driver licence

You must provide your UK passport or right to work share code to verify your employment status with Home Office.

You must complete and pass 'English to Speakers of Other Languages' (ESOL) entry 3 in speaking, listening and reading. (Unless you have a Level 1 English taught qualification that was completed in the UK.)

To book on a course

Email your name and phone number to Phoenix Solutions: calderdale@taxitesthub.co.uk. 

Fees

• £85 to be paid when you book the course.
• Resit fees:
  • Speaking: £25.
  • Listening: £25.
  • Reading: £35.

If you already have a qualification, but not sure it meets the criteria, email the certificate to: calderdale@taxitesthub.co.uk. They will check it and let you know.

You only need this if you apply for a Hackney Carriage or Dual badge.

It is written test to show your knowledge of:

• The Calderdale area.
• Conditions that relate to a driver's license. These can be found in the Hackney carriage and Private Hire licensing policy.

The test is multiple choice and to pass you must score 80% or more.

Note: There are no materials given to you to help you with this test.

To book

• Email your name and phone number to: calderdale@taxitesthub.co.uk (Phoenix Solutions).

Fees

• £35 to take or resit a test.

You must pass this test with Kirklees Council only and not their approved suppliers.

To book

• Visit: Taxi practical tests.

Please note: This is not running at the moment. Your badge will be issued when all other requirements are met.

This must be completed by your own registered GP less than 6 months before your apply.

• You will need to pay the fee directly to the GP.
• The GP must sign a passport size photo of you.

You must print off these forms to take with you when you have the medical:

• Fitness to drive hackney private hire(PDF 176KB)
• Medical Examination Report: (GOV.UK).

If your GP does not provide a Taxi Medical service

Get a letter from the GP to confirm that:

• they do not provide Taxi Medicals;
• and that you are their registered patient.

We can then issue you an authority letter to attend another GP. Note: Do not attend another GP without this letter.

If you have a query about this, please email: licensing@calderdale.gov.uk.

You must apply for and provide a copy of your certificate.

• To apply, visit: Taxi Licensing Services (TaxiPlus).

Important note: You must sign up to the DBS update service. If you do not sign up or pay the annual fee, your licence could be suspended.

Note: If your DBS shows convictions, cautions or other relevant information, we may want to interview you. A final decision will only be made after this has been done.

This is delivered online by Blue Lamp Trust.

• To book, visit: Safeguarding Virtual Classroom Course.
• Fee: £35.
• Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes via Zoom.

Note: You must show your ID (driving license card or passport).

You will get an eCertificate by email after you complete the course.

• Confirm you have read and understand the guidance on Tax Responsibilities.

Important note: If you do not do this, you will not be issued with a licence.

These can all be uploaded. If you have a problem doing this, please email: licensing@calderdale.gov.uk. You must include DSFX reference number in your email. (You will get this after you submit your application.)

Note: We require a hardcopy of your medical and signed photo. These are to be brought to our office after you apply.