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Renew a Dual Driver or Private Hire Licence

Use this service to renew an existing dual driver of private hire licence.

There is a separate process to renew a licence for your vehicle.

To renew your dual driver or private hire licence, you’ll need to:

  • complete and return an application form
  • send us your completed medical form
  • pay a fee

The fee you’ll pay will depend on your age. If you’re:

  • 70 or under, you’ll pay £150
  • over 70, you’ll pay £50

Before you get started

To renew your dual driver or private hire licence, download and compete our application form (PDF 337KB).

Once you’ve completed the application form, email it to taxis@swale.gov.uk. Alternatively, return it to:

Taxi Licensing
Swale Borough Council
East Street
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 3HT

You’ll need to make a payment before we can issue your new licence.

You can make a payment to renew your licence online. You’ll need:

  • a credit or debit card
  • your licence reference number

What happens next

Once we’ve received all the necessary documents, including your completed application, we’ll process your application.

If your application to renew your dual driver or private hire licence is successful, we’ll send you your new licence within 7 working days.

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