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    PHV licensing in Liverpool (Liverpool City Council)

    Factual guidanceFresh — reviewed 19 April 2026Sources: 7Next review: 18 July 2026

    Authority

    Liverpool City Council

    Legal framework: 1976_act_england_wales

    Fees

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    Appeals

    magistrates' court within 21 days

    DfT 2023 best practice pushes councils to use joint authorisation agreements against out-of-area drivers; Deregulation Act 2015 cross-border hiring still lawful where operator/vehicle/driver share the same licensing authority.

    PHV licensing in Liverpool (Liverpool City Council)

    Authority: Liverpool City Council Legal framework: Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 + Deregulation Act 2015 Last verified: 19 April 2026

    Summary

    Liverpool publishes more detail than Manchester: Street Knowledge Test £70, enhanced DBS £78.99, DVLA check (3 checks) £14.40, licence issue fee new 3-year £180, over-65s 1-year £75. You must complete the Liverpool Standard Part 1 training via Unite Taxi Education (fee not on council site) before booking the knowledge test. Medicals "vary from one doctor to another" — expect about £60 locally.

    What it costs, in full

    ItemCostSourceVerified
    Street Knowledge Test£70Liverpool City Council2026-04-19
    Enhanced DBS incl. online ID£78.99Liverpool City Council2026-04-19
    DVLA check (3 checks)£14.40Liverpool City Council2026-04-19
    Licence issue fee, new 3-year£180Liverpool City Council2026-04-19
    Licence issue fee, 1-year (65+)£75Liverpool City Council2026-04-19
    Liverpool Standard Part 1 coursenot on council site, via Unite Taxi EducationLiverpool City Council2026-04-19
    Medical certificate"Fees vary from one doctor to another"Liverpool City Council2026-04-19
    Processing timenot publishedLiverpool City Council2026-04-19

    Minimum council-linked spend year 1: £343.39 plus course and medical. Realistic outlay around £400.

    If they refuse or revoke

    Appeal route is the magistrates' court within 21 days.

    Before you leave

    Sources

    • Liverpool City Council apply for a new licence step-by-step
    • Liverpool City Council renew PH or Hackney licence
    • Unite Taxi Education Liverpool Standard Part 1
    • TaxiPlus renewal DBS provider
    • Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976
    • Deregulation Act 2015
    • DfT taxi and PHV licensing best practice guidance 16 Nov 2023
    Fresh — reviewed 19 April 2026