Driving licence and DVLA check code

You will need to have your driving licence number and the expiry date of your licence before you apply. 

The driver number is a string of 16 numbers and letters on the UK plastic card driving licence. This is found at field 5 on the card as shown below. The expiry date is field 4b. 

Taxi driver licences – Guidance notes

DVLA check code

You will need to obtain a DVLA licence check code before you can apply. This allows us to check your licence and confirm any penalty points or disqualifications you may have. 

Visit the website and enter your driving licence number (as above) to generate the check code.