Tax check code

As part of the renewal process, you will need to upload a 9-character tax check code.

You can get your tax check code from the UK Government.

DVLA driving licence
You will need to tell us your DVLA driving licence number, so that we can check that you are legally allowed to drive a taxi.
- About driving licence
Taxi driver disclosure and barring checks
You will need to supply us with your DBS certificate number so that we can check your DBS record.
- About DBS check
Taxi driver criminal and motoring convictions
Learn about criminal, motoring and overseas convictions and find out what happens to your application if you have committed an offence.
- About convictions
Tax check code
You will need to provide us with your 9-character tax check code to show that you are registered with HMRC.
- About check code
Taxi driver medical assessments
Depending on your age and any medical conditions, you may need to take a medical assessment when you renew.
- About assessments
Right to work in the UK for taxi drivers
If you are under immigration controls, then we will only renew a taxi driver licence for the period that you are working in the UK. In this case, we may need to see you in person to make these checks.
- About right to work
Renew a taxi driver licence
Once you have all the information, you can renew your taxi driver licence online.
- Renew your licence