Licence fees
- When applying for hackney carriage, private hire and dual driver licences, payment must be made online, using a credit or debit card, using the links above
- If paying by cheque or postal order, please ensure these are payable to Lancaster City Council
- We are unable to accept cash for applications at Lancaster or Morecambe town halls
- If you have any payment questions, call us on 01524 582033
- Alternatively, in Morecambe or Lancaster town halls, call us on 2033 using one of the courtesy phones located in reception areas
Licence |
Fee (£) |
| Dual Driver’s Licence Renewal (annual) | 134.00 |
| HC Driver’s Licence Renewal (annual) | 134.00 |
| PH Driver’s Licence Renewal (annual) | 134.00 |
| Dual Driver's Licence Renewal (3 yearly) | 336.00 |
| HC Driver's Licence Renewal (3 yearly) | 336.00 |
| PH Driver's Licence Renewal (3 yearly) | 336.00 |
| Dual Driver’s Licence New (annual) | 143.00 |
| HC Driver’s Licence New (annual) | 143.00 |
| PH Driver’s Licence New (annual) | 143.00 |
| Dual Driver’s Licence New (3 yearly) | 362.00 |
| HC Driver’s Licence New (3 yearly) | 362.00 |
| PH Driver’s Licence New (3 yearly) | 362.00 |
| Duplicate Driver’s Badge | 17.00 |
| Hackney Carriage Vehicle Test Fee | 64.00 |
| Hackney Carriage Licence (annual) | 233.00 |
| Hackney Carriage Licence (6 monthly) | 116.50 |
| Hackney Carriage Licence (4 monthly) | 77.00 |
| Licence Plate - Hackney Carriage (each) | 10.00 |
| Door Sign - Hackney Carriage (each) | 10.00 |
| Private Hire Vehicle Test Fee | 64.00 |
| Private Hire Vehicle Licence (annual) | 211.00 |
| Private Hire Vehicle licence (6 monthly) | 105.50 |
| Private Hire Vehicle Licence (4 monthly) | 70.00 |
| Licence Plate - Private Hire (each) | 10.00 |
| Door Sign - Private Hire (each) | 10.00 |
| Change of Vehicle | 68.00 |
| Transfer of Ownership | 46.00 |
| Administration Fee | 52.00 |
| Private Hire Operators Licence | Annual / 5-year |
| 1 Vehicle | 199.00/ 855.00 |
| 2-10 Vehicles | 249.00/1106.00 |
| 11-25 Vehicles | 309.00/1460.00 |
| 26 Vehicles and over | 417.00/1962.00 |
Licence |
Fee (£) |
| Boatman's licence | 121.00 |
| Scrap metal dealers mobile licence (3 yearly) | 542.00 |
| Scrap metal dealer site licence (3 yearly) | 354.00 |
| Pleasure boat licence | 207.00 |
| Registration in skin piercing/tattooing (Persons) | 181.00 |
| Registration in skin piercing/tattooing (Premises) | 242.00 |
| Registration of dealer in second-hand goods | 96.00 |
| Registration of dealer in second-hand goods - market stalls | 96.00 |
| Sex shop New | 209.00 |
| Sex shop renewal Renewal | 209.00 |
| Sexual entertainment venue | 310.00 |
| Pavement licence (new) | 500.00 |
| Pavement licence (renewal) | 350.00 |
Last updated: 26 March 2026