Thinking of becoming a taxi driver in Northern Ireland? Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you through the process of applying for your taxi licence.
To apply for a taxi driver licence, you must:
We offer taxi training and vehicle support to help you through the full process, including access to vehicles for your test and training with experienced instructors. Get in touch today to get started.
These fees are payable at various stages of the application process.
*The medical is carried out by your own G.P prices can vary
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Taxi Driver License Application £140.00
(this includes Access NI check)
Taxi Driver Theory Test £34.00
Taxi Driver Practical Test £60.00
Taxi Driver Practical Test (Evening & Weekend) £90.00
(not available in all test centres).
These fees are payable to D.F.I & D.V.A & can be paid at different stages of the process.
Yes, all new applicants will have to visit their GP to fill out a medical declaration, most GP’s charge a fee for this (usually around £60)
The entire process can take up to 12 weeks. To speed up the process we recommend applying for stages 1 & 2 together.
Not necessarily, you can still obtain a Taxi License if you have previous convictions, motoring convictions or penalty points. All new applicants will have to apply for an Access NI check this is included in the £140 application fee.
Yes your car will have to have 4/5 doors & be over 3.96 metres in overall length & have a rear view mirror fitted for the examiner.
Yes you can, we can provide a car for training purposes & for the Practical Test. We are also in partnership with leading Taxi Operators throughout Belfast & Northern Ireland who can supply you with a vehicle once you’ve obtained your Taxi License
Are you considering a career as a Taxi Driver in Belfast or throughought Northern Ireland?
We can provide all the training you’ll need & guide you through the entire process, from start to finish.
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