School transport

You must take and pass all tests before you submit an application. Only complete applications will be accepted. Please see information below detailing all requirements.

You’ll need to complete a tax check when you renew your licence as a:
– driver of a taxi (hackney carriage)
– driver of a private hire vehicle (and dual licences)
– private hire vehicle operator

Please note the licensing team cannot answer any questions relating to Income Tax.

Driver licence

A driver’s licence is for the driver of a vehicle. You will also need a vehicle licence for the vehicle itself.

Before you apply:

  • You must sign up to the DBS update service when you apply for your next DBS certificate. Tell us the reference details it gives you. If you have mislaid the reference details, you will have to do a new DBS check.
  • You must sign up for the DVLA online check and provide a check code with your application. The code you give will only be available to us for 21 days.
  • You must pass the safeguarding training.

Driver’s licence fees

The applicant for the licence should log into their personal account to complete the application.

You must apply at least six weeks before your current licence expires. You cannot drive without a valid licence.

A complete application includes:

We need all this information before we can issue a licence. We cannot guarantee to issue your new licence if you do not allow us at least six weeks to process the application. You won’t be able to drive your vehicle until we issue the new licence.

Further information

School transport driver’s licence conditions

Short Licence Extension

The Licensing Team are only permitted to issue a licence up to the expiry of your Right to Work (RTW) permit. If you were issued a shorter licence for this reason but now have a new Right to Work permit and need to extend your licence, please follow these instructions:

  • You must apply at least 6 weeks before your licence expiry date. Failure to do so, could delay your application. Apply using the usual form, requesting a renewal and then answering yes when asked if you want to extend your current licence.
  • Include a valid British Citizen Passport or your new Right to Work check code
  • A new DVLA check code
  • A valid HMRC tax check code

All check codes are case and time sensitive so copy them exactly as they appear on the notification you receive from the Home Office and submit them as quickly as possible.

On receipt of the above we will issue you with a new licence to the RTW expiry date or the remainder of the full 3 years of your licence, whichever is the earliest of the two.

There is a fee of £78 to extend your licence.

Safeguarding

You must undertake safeguarding training to drive a school transport vehicle.

Once you have completed your training, you need to submit a copy of your certificate when you apply. You can book yourself on one of our training dates – the fee for this is £22.50. View possible training dates

Points on your licence

Generally, 3 points on your DVLA licence will not affect your application. If you have 6 points or more, we will refer the application to a senior office or a committee to decide.

Change of address

Tell us about a change of address

Apply for a driver’s licence
Refused application

If we refuse or revoke your licence you have a right to appeal within 21 days of the decision. We cannot offer guidance on making an appeal. You should seek independent legal advice.

Last updated on 14/04/2026