Apply for a licence
To apply for a licence, you will need to complete the relevant forms. Where there is a downloadable form you will need to print it then post to one of the following addresses.
Private hire driver, private hire operator and private hire vehicle applications
You will need to create an account with MyAccount (if you haven’t already) to be able to fill in the form below.
Apply for a vehicle licence Apply for a driver’s licence
Transport Depot
Abbey Road
Wrexham Industrial Estate
Wrexham
LL13 9PW
All other applications
Public Protection Services
Lambpit Street
Wrexham
LL11 1AR
Application forms
Licence fees
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Hackney carriage or private hire license – new | £285 |
| Hackney carriage or private hire license – renewal | £270 |
| Private hire (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles) suitability assessment | £75 |
| Missed test appointment | £35 |
| Transfer of ownership | £45 |
| Cherished transfer of registration | £55 |
| Replacement plate (admin fee) | £35 |
| Change of name or address | £30 |
Excluding cost of window signs and plates where relevant – see prices under miscellaneous items.
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Hackney carriage or private hire - new 3 year | £295 |
| Hackney carriage or private hire - renewal 3 year | £265 |
| Change of address | £30 |
Fee no longer includes cost of the Knowledge Test, DBS and DVLA checks.
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1 to 9 vehicles, 5 year - new | £615 |
| 10 vehicles and above, 5 year - new | £1,710 |
| 1 to 9 vehicles, 5 year - renewal | £595 |
| 10 vehicles and above, 5 year - renewal | £1,695 |
| Transfer of an operator licence | £50 |
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Vehicle plate | £9 |
| Window sign | £7 |
| Drivers badge | £4 |
| Drivers ID card | £5 |
| Drivers badge pocket | £1 |
Hackney carriage
Requires 1 x plate, platform and bracket.
Private hire
Requires 2 x plates, platforms, brackets and window signs.
Platforms and brackets are no longer supplied but are readily available commercially.
Existing platforms, brackets and window signs may be reused on renewal.
Contact us
Email: taxiadmin@wrexham.gov.uk