How long does council taxi badge approval take?

Once your application is submitted to the council, approval typically takes 2–4 weeks, depending on the council, your DBS result and medical checks. We prepare your paperwork and provide submission assistance to keep the process moving.

What documents are required for a private hire licence?

Most councils require a valid driving licence, a DBS certificate, a medical form (D4), a passport-style photo, proof of address and evidence of right to work. Requirements differ by council, so we confirm your checklist before submission.

Can I pay for my taxi badge application in instalments?

Yes. Selected packages allow a £400 first installment today, with the remaining balance due after 4 weeks and payable in full within a maximum of 6 weeks from the first payment, via a secure payment link.

Do you help with the SERU and topographical tests?

Yes. Our Council Test Preparation Software lets you practise SERU, topographical and council knowledge questions before you sit the official test, which is administered by your licensing authority.

How long does council taxi badge approval take?

Once your application is submitted to the council, approval typically takes 2–4 weeks, depending on the council, your DBS result and medical checks. We prepare your paperwork and provide submission assistance to keep the process moving.

What documents are required for a private hire licence?

Most councils require a valid driving licence, a DBS certificate, a medical form (D4), a passport-style photo, proof of address and evidence of right to work. Requirements differ by council, so we confirm your checklist before submission.

Can I pay for my taxi badge application in instalments?

Yes. Selected packages allow a £400 first installment today, with the remaining balance due after 4 weeks and payable in full within a maximum of 6 weeks from the first payment, via a secure payment link.

Do you help with the SERU and topographical tests?

Yes. Our Council Test Preparation Software lets you practise SERU, topographical and council knowledge questions before you sit the official test, which is administered by your licensing authority.

How long does council taxi badge approval take?

Once your application is submitted to the council, approval typically takes 2–4 weeks, depending on the council, your DBS result and medical checks. We prepare your paperwork and provide submission assistance to keep the process moving.

What documents are required for a private hire licence?

Most councils require a valid driving licence, a DBS certificate, a medical form (D4), a passport-style photo, proof of address and evidence of right to work. Requirements differ by council, so we confirm your checklist before submission.

Can I pay for my taxi badge application in instalments?

Yes. Selected packages allow a £400 first installment today, with the remaining balance due after 4 weeks and payable in full within a maximum of 6 weeks from the first payment, via a secure payment link.

Do you help with the SERU and topographical tests?

Yes. Our Council Test Preparation Software lets you practise SERU, topographical and council knowledge questions before you sit the official test, which is administered by your licensing authority.

How long does council taxi badge approval take?

Once your application is submitted to the council, approval typically takes 2–4 weeks, depending on the council, your DBS result and medical checks. We prepare your paperwork and provide submission assistance to keep the process moving.

What documents are required for a private hire licence?

Most councils require a valid driving licence, a DBS certificate, a medical form (D4), a passport-style photo, proof of address and evidence of right to work. Requirements differ by council, so we confirm your checklist before submission.

Can I pay for my taxi badge application in instalments?

Yes. Selected packages allow a £400 first installment today, with the remaining balance due after 4 weeks and payable in full within a maximum of 6 weeks from the first payment, via a secure payment link.

Do you help with the SERU and topographical tests?

Yes. Our Council Test Preparation Software lets you practise SERU, topographical and council knowledge questions before you sit the official test, which is administered by your licensing authority.

How long does council taxi badge approval take?

Once your application is submitted to the council, approval typically takes 2–4 weeks, depending on the council, your DBS result and medical checks. We prepare your paperwork and provide submission assistance to keep the process moving.

What documents are required for a private hire licence?

Most councils require a valid driving licence, a DBS certificate, a medical form (D4), a passport-style photo, proof of address and evidence of right to work. Requirements differ by council, so we confirm your checklist before submission.

Can I pay for my taxi badge application in instalments?

Yes. Selected packages allow a £400 first installment today, with the remaining balance due after 4 weeks and payable in full within a maximum of 6 weeks from the first payment, via a secure payment link.

Do you help with the SERU and topographical tests?

Yes. Our Council Test Preparation Software lets you practise SERU, topographical and council knowledge questions before you sit the official test, which is administered by your licensing authority.

How long does council taxi badge approval take?

Once your application is submitted to the council, approval typically takes 2–4 weeks, depending on the council, your DBS result and medical checks. We prepare your paperwork and provide submission assistance to keep the process moving.

What documents are required for a private hire licence?

Most councils require a valid driving licence, a DBS certificate, a medical form (D4), a passport-style photo, proof of address and evidence of right to work. Requirements differ by council, so we confirm your checklist before submission.

Can I pay for my taxi badge application in instalments?

Yes. Selected packages allow a £400 first installment today, with the remaining balance due after 4 weeks and payable in full within a maximum of 6 weeks from the first payment, via a secure payment link.

Do you help with the SERU and topographical tests?

Yes. Our Council Test Preparation Software lets you practise SERU, topographical and council knowledge questions before you sit the official test, which is administered by your licensing authority.

How long does council taxi badge approval take?

Once your application is submitted to the council, approval typically takes 2–4 weeks, depending on the council, your DBS result and medical checks. We prepare your paperwork and provide submission assistance to keep the process moving.

What documents are required for a private hire licence?

Most councils require a valid driving licence, a DBS certificate, a medical form (D4), a passport-style photo, proof of address and evidence of right to work. Requirements differ by council, so we confirm your checklist before submission.

Can I pay for my taxi badge application in instalments?

Yes. Selected packages allow a £400 first installment today, with the remaining balance due after 4 weeks and payable in full within a maximum of 6 weeks from the first payment, via a secure payment link.

Do you help with the SERU and topographical tests?

Yes. Our Council Test Preparation Software lets you practise SERU, topographical and council knowledge questions before you sit the official test, which is administered by your licensing authority.

How long does council taxi badge approval take?

Once your application is submitted to the council, approval typically takes 2–4 weeks, depending on the council, your DBS result and medical checks. We prepare your paperwork and provide submission assistance to keep the process moving.

What documents are required for a private hire licence?

Most councils require a valid driving licence, a DBS certificate, a medical form (D4), a passport-style photo, proof of address and evidence of right to work. Requirements differ by council, so we confirm your checklist before submission.

Can I pay for my taxi badge application in instalments?

Yes. Selected packages allow a £400 first installment today, with the remaining balance due after 4 weeks and payable in full within a maximum of 6 weeks from the first payment, via a secure payment link.

Do you help with the SERU and topographical tests?

Yes. Our Council Test Preparation Software lets you practise SERU, topographical and council knowledge questions before you sit the official test, which is administered by your licensing authority.

How long does council taxi badge approval take?

Once your application is submitted to the council, approval typically takes 2–4 weeks, depending on the council, your DBS result and medical checks. We prepare your paperwork and provide submission assistance to keep the process moving.

What documents are required for a private hire licence?

Most councils require a valid driving licence, a DBS certificate, a medical form (D4), a passport-style photo, proof of address and evidence of right to work. Requirements differ by council, so we confirm your checklist before submission.

Can I pay for my taxi badge application in instalments?

Yes. Selected packages allow a £400 first installment today, with the remaining balance due after 4 weeks and payable in full within a maximum of 6 weeks from the first payment, via a secure payment link.

Do you help with the SERU and topographical tests?

Yes. Our Council Test Preparation Software lets you practise SERU, topographical and council knowledge questions before you sit the official test, which is administered by your licensing authority.

How long does council taxi badge approval take?

Once your application is submitted to the council, approval typically takes 2–4 weeks, depending on the council, your DBS result and medical checks. We prepare your paperwork and provide submission assistance to keep the process moving.

What documents are required for a private hire licence?

Most councils require a valid driving licence, a DBS certificate, a medical form (D4), a passport-style photo, proof of address and evidence of right to work. Requirements differ by council, so we confirm your checklist before submission.

Can I pay for my taxi badge application in instalments?

Yes. Selected packages allow a £400 first installment today, with the remaining balance due after 4 weeks and payable in full within a maximum of 6 weeks from the first payment, via a secure payment link.

Do you help with the SERU and topographical tests?

Yes. Our Council Test Preparation Software lets you practise SERU, topographical and council knowledge questions before you sit the official test, which is administered by your licensing authority.

Services | Smart Taxi Solutions

TFL / PCO & St Helens packages

Choose Full Payment or split the cost with a custom first installment (minimum deposit applies per package). The remaining balance is due 4 weeks after your first payment.

TFL / PCO Package

London PCO private hire licence application support.

£850.00

Full Private Hire Licence application support for TFL/PCO, including DBS, medical, knowledge test prep, document preparation and submission. Pay in full or split with a fixed £400 first installment.

Full Private Hire Licence Application Support (TFL/PCO)
DBS check arranged
Medical assessment booked
Topographical Training
Document preparation
Council Application Submission Support / Assistance
3 years taxi badge
SERU training
SERU and Topographical software

Payment Options

Total£850.00

All Stripe payment methods supported · Server-validated amounts

St Helens Council Package

St Helens Council private hire licence application support.

£750.00

Full Private Hire Licence application support for St Helens Council, including DBS, medical, knowledge test prep, document preparation and submission. Pay in full or split the cost with a custom first installment.

Full Private Hire Licence Application Support (St Helens)
DBS check arranged
Medical assessment booked
Knowledge test preparation
Document preparation
Council Application Submission Support / Assistance

Payment Options

Total£750.00

All Stripe payment methods supported · Server-validated amounts

Standard & Premium packages

Select your council, then choose the Standard package (full payment only) or the Premium package (full payment or an installment plan).

Manchester Council

Manchester Standard Package

BTEC Level 2 + Knowledge Software for Manchester.

BTEC Level 2 Award for Private Hire Drivers and Taxi Knowledge Software / Learning Software for Manchester Council. Full payment only.

BTEC Level 2 Award for Private Hire Drivers
Taxi Knowledge Software / Learning Software

£400.00one-time

Full payment only. No installment plan available.

Manchester Premium Package

Full Manchester PHV licence application support.

Full Private Hire Licence Application Support for Manchester Council, including DBS, medical, knowledge test prep, document preparation and application submission support and assistance.

Full Private Hire Licence Application Support
BTEC Level 2 Award for Private Hire Drivers
Taxi Knowledge Software / Learning Software
DBS check arranged
Medical assessment booked
Knowledge test preparation
Document preparation
Council Application Submission Support / Assistance
Priority processing & dedicated support

£850.00one-time

Birmingham Council

Birmingham Standard Package

BTEC Level 2 + Knowledge Software for Birmingham.

BTEC Level 2 Award for Private Hire Drivers and Taxi Knowledge Software / Learning Software for Birmingham Council. Full payment only.

BTEC Level 2 Award for Private Hire Drivers
Taxi Knowledge Software / Learning Software

£400.00one-time

Full payment only. No installment plan available.

Birmingham Premium Package

Full Birmingham PHV licence application support.

Full Private Hire Licence Application Support for Birmingham Council, including DBS, medical, knowledge test prep, document preparation and application submission support and assistance.

Full Private Hire Licence Application Support
BTEC Level 2 Award for Private Hire Drivers
Taxi Knowledge Software / Learning Software
DBS check arranged
Medical assessment booked
Knowledge test preparation
Document preparation
Council Application Submission Support / Assistance
Priority processing & dedicated support

£850.00one-time

Knowsley Council

Knowsley Standard Package

BTEC Level 2 + Knowledge Software for Knowsley.

BTEC Level 2 Award for Private Hire Drivers and Taxi Knowledge Software / Learning Software for Knowsley Council. Full payment only.

BTEC Level 2 Award for Private Hire Drivers
Taxi Knowledge Software / Learning Software

£400.00one-time

Full payment only. No installment plan available.

Knowsley Premium Package

Full Knowsley PHV licence application support.

Full Private Hire Licence Application Support for Knowsley Council, including DBS, medical, knowledge test prep, document preparation and application submission support and assistance.

Full Private Hire Licence Application Support
BTEC Level 2 Award for Private Hire Drivers
Taxi Knowledge Software / Learning Software
DBS check arranged
Medical assessment booked
Document preparation
Council Application Submission Support / Assistance
3 years taxi badge
Resit fee included if required
Priority processing & dedicated support

£1,025.00one-time

Standard packages — with flexible installments

Select your council's Standard Package. Pay in full or spread the cost with an installment plan (minimum first payment £250).

Bradford Standard Package

Complete Bradford Council PHV application support.

Complete Bradford Council PHV application support including knowledge test software, medical, enhanced DBS, council application support, knowledge test booking assistance, document verification and application submission.

Software to help prepare for the Bradford Council knowledge test (where applicable)
Medical (included)
Enhanced DBS (included)
Council Application Support
Knowledge Test / Assessment Booking Assistance (where applicable)
Document Verification
Application Submission Assistance
Customer Support until application completion

£725.00one-time

Leeds Standard Package

Complete Leeds Council PHV application support.

Complete Leeds Council PHV application support including knowledge test software, medical, enhanced DBS, council application support, knowledge test booking assistance, document verification and application submission.

Software to help prepare for the Leeds Council knowledge test (where applicable)
Medical (included)
Enhanced DBS (included)
Council Application Support
Knowledge Test / Assessment Booking Assistance (where applicable)
Document Verification
Application Submission Assistance
Customer Support until application completion

£750.00one-time

Rochdale Standard Package

Complete Rochdale Council PHV application support.

Complete Rochdale Council PHV application support including knowledge test software, medical, enhanced DBS, council application support, knowledge test booking assistance, document verification and application submission.

Software to help prepare for the Rochdale Council knowledge test (where applicable)
Medical (included)
Enhanced DBS (included)
Council Application Support
Knowledge Test / Assessment Booking Assistance (where applicable)
Document Verification
Application Submission Assistance
Customer Support until application completion

£750.00one-time

Test Valley Borough Council Private Hire Licence

Full private hire licence application support for Test Valley Borough Council.

Complete private hire licence application support for Test Valley Borough Council. Pay £900 in full or split the cost with a £450 first installment — the remaining £450 balance is payable 4–5 weeks after your initial payment.

Full Private Hire Licence Application Support
Software for Knowledge Test
DBS Check Arranged
Medical Assessment Booked
Knowledge / SERU Test Preparation (Software)
Document Preparation
Council Application Submission Support / Assistance

£900.00one-time

Bristol Taxi Badge

Knowledge Test, Safeguarding, Medical, DBS & application support for Bristol City Council.

Complete Bristol Taxi Badge support — Knowledge Test training, Safeguarding, Medical, DBS, Council Application Submission Support / Assistance, DVLA mandate processing and Knowledge Test software. Package £900, with full or £400 + £500 installment options.

Knowledge Test Training
Safeguarding Training
Medical
DBS
Council Application Submission Support / Assistance
DVLA Mandate Processing
Software for Knowledge Test

£900.00one-time

Rotherham Council Taxi Badge – 3 Years

BTEC Level 2, DBS, Medical & exam software for a 3-year Rotherham taxi badge.

Complete Rotherham Council Taxi Badge (3-year) support — BTEC Level 2, DBS, Medical, Council Application Submission Support / Assistance and exam preparation software. Package £960 with full or £500 + £460 installment options.

BTEC Level 2
DBS
Medical
Council Application Submission Support / Assistance
Software to Prepare for the Rotherham Council Exam
3-Year Taxi Badge

£960.00one-time

Leicester Council Taxi Badge

2-year Leicester private hire driver licence — Enhanced DBS, Group 2 medical, knowledge test software, driving assessment & full application support.

Complete Leicester Council 2-year Private Hire Driver Licence package — Enhanced DBS, Group 2 medical, knowledge test preparation software, driving licence check, English Speaking Assessment prep, practical driving assessment and application submission. £850 with full or installment options.

Leicester 2-year Private Hire Driver License
Enhanced DBS
Medical / Group 2 medical
Knowledge test preparation
Software for Knowledge Test Preparation
Driving Licence check
English Speaking Assessment preparation
Practical Taxi / Private Hire Driving Assessment
Council application submission support and assistance
Full support from start till end

£850.00one-time

Taxi & Private Hire Private Hire Application Step-by-Step Guide

How Smart Taxi Solutions supports your Taxi & Private Hire taxi badge or private hire licence application from start to finish.

1

Check your eligibility

Confirm your council, driving licence and right to work. We review your circumstances before you commit.

2

Gather & verify documents

DBS check, medical (D4), photos and proofs of address — we verify everything against your council's checklist.

3

Prepare your application

We prepare your forms and provide submission support — where permitted by the council, we can assist with submitting on your behalf; where the council requires it, we guide you through submitting it yourself.

4

Practise for your test

Use our SERU and topographical exam-preparation software to build confidence before test day.

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