Transport for LondonVehicles
To get a licence, your taxi must meet the design standards set out in our Conditions of Fitness (PDF 107KB).
Getting licensed
You will need to have your taxi inspected before we can issue a licence. To book an inspection, please contact Societe Generale de Surveillance (SGS) on 0845 378 2345.
If your taxi passes, you'll get two five-digit licence plates and your taxi will be licensed for 12 months. Once licensed, your taxi will need an annual inspection.
If you are not a licensed taxi driver and are having your taxi licensed for the first time, you will also need to contact us to arrange a criminal records check on 020 7126 1638.
Learn more about the licensing and inspection process:
Taxi vehicle licensing information (PDF 65KB)
Costs
Licensing your taxi will cost £164. You will have to pay this when you book your appointment.
| Fee | Cost | Refundable |
| Application and inspection fee | £111 | No |
| Licence fee | £53 | Yes, if a vehicle fails the first inspection and re-inspection |
| Total | £164 |
