PSV (Public Service Vehicle) operator licences
How to apply for a PSV licence
You can apply for a PSV operator鈥檚 licence online.
If you鈥檙e applying for a standard licence, you鈥檒l be asked to nominate a transport manager as part of your application.
You鈥檒l usually get a decision within 7 weeks.
It鈥檚 illegal to operate a vehicle before your licence has been issued.
Once you鈥檝e got your licence it will not have an expiry date, but you鈥檒l be asked to confirm your details every 5 years. The Traffic Commissioner鈥檚 Office will get in touch with you to check them. You鈥檒l need to pay a continuation fee if you鈥檝e got a special restricted (taxi) licence.
The Traffic Commissioner can suspend or revoke your licence if they suspect you鈥檝e been breaking its terms.
You must also tell the Traffic Commissioner if your circumstances change.
Fees
| Type of licence | Fees |
|---|---|
| Application for a standard licence | 拢209 |
| Application for a restricted licence | 拢209 |
| Application for a special restricted (taxi) licence | 拢61 |
| Continuation fee for a special restricted (taxi) licence (payable every 5 years) | 拢61 |
| Make changes to a licence | 拢122 |
Ways you can pay
Pay for your licence online, by phone or by post.
Paying online
You can pay any application or licence fees when you apply for a vehicle operator licence online.
Paying by phone
You can pay by phone by calling the DVSA helpline.
DVSA helpline
Telephone: 0300 123 9000
Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6pm
Find out about call charges
Paying by post
Send a cheque or postal order made payable to 鈥�DVSA鈥� to the Central Licensing Office.
Central Licensing Office
Quarry House
Quarry Hill
Leeds
LS2 7UE