- Fees and duration
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These fees apply from 1 April 2025.
Licence fees
- Taxi Operator’s Licence: £506
- Private Hire Car (PHC) Operator’s Licence: £506
- Taxi Driver’s Licence: £326
- PHC Driver’s Licence: £326
Vehicle inspection fees
- Vehicle inspection: £114
- Breakdown: £95 + 20% VAT (£19)
- Vehicle inspection with MOT: £134
- Breakdown: £95 + VAT (£19) + MOT (£20, non-VAT)
Vehicle re-test fees
Vehicle re-test (inspection only): £54
Breakdown: £45 + 20% VAT- Applies if vehicle is re-presented after the next day following the original inspection.
- Valid for 14 days from original inspection. After that, a full inspection and fee is required.
Vehicle re-test with MOT: £59
Breakdown: £45 + 20% VAT + MOT (£5, non-VAT)- Applies if the vehicle is re-presented after the next day following the original inspection.
- Valid for 14 days from original inspection. After that, a full inspection and fee are required.
Vehicle re-test fees (if not completed within 14 days of the original inspection)
- Vehicle re-test: £114
- Breakdown: £95 + 20% VAT (£19)
- Vehicle re-test with MOT: £134
- Breakdown: £95 + VAT (£19) + MOT (£20, non-VAT)
Other fees
- Meter test: £87.60
- Breakdown: £73 + 20% VAT
- Substitute vehicle (excludes inspection): £77
- External taxi/PHC licence plate: £30
- Knowledge test re-sit: £77
- Identification badge: £24
- Copy of licence: £24
- Taxi/PHC booking office licence: £404
Wheelchair Assessible Vehicle (WAV) Register
We keep a register of vehicle designated as wheelchair accessible taxis and private hire cars, which can be found here.
- How to apply
- Forms and guidance
- Contact us
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Unlicensed vehicles operating as taxis or PHCs within the Highland Council area
This is a Police matter and should be reported to:
- Non-emergencies – 101
- Crimestoppers (anonymous) – 0800 555 111
- Alternatively, a complaint can be submitted to Police Scotland
Location of taxi ranks or concerns in relation to road markings for taxi ranks or unauthorised parking of taxis or PHCs within The Highland Council area
This is dealt with by our Roads department, who can be contacted at: parking@highland.gov.uk
Enforcement-related issues for licensed taxis or PHCs within the Highland Council area
This is dealt with by Trading Standards, who can be contacted at: trading.standards2@highland.gov.uk
Other enquiries
If you are unsure which department your enquiry or complaint in relation to taxis or PHCs should be reported by:
- email: licensing@highland.gov.uk
- phone: 01349 88 6606
