We offer a Fast Track service where we will process your application within two working days or less

Due to unprecedented demand, as of 20 December 2024 Private Hire Vehicle Driver Licence renewal applications fast tracks have been suspended until further notice.

Due to unprecedented demand, as of 19 July 2023, Vehicle and New Driver fast tracks have ceased. This is to ensure that we can process all applications within a good timescale. This is so we can deliver excellent customer service to all applicants. Once we have dealt with the backlog of applications, the fast track service will resume. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

A vehicle licensing fast track service is available for £180.00. This has limited availability of 4 appointments 08:30 – 09:00 and 4 appointments 16:00 – 16:30. Appointments are bookable within the next 2 working day period. New appointments will be available for booking each working day.

We can only fast track correct and complete applications.

New Driver

Will I be able to Fast Track with criminal/motoring convictions?

If you only have 3 (or less) penalty points for a minor offence, you may be able to fast track. If there are more than 3 points, or there is more information you may need to attend a hearing. If you need to attend a hearing, you cannot fast-track.

Can I Fast Track if I am licensed/have been licensed by another local authority?

No. The reason is since we will need to consult with this local authority. There is no timescale for this.

What are the requirements to Fast Track for a new Driver application?

In addition to the above, the answer to the following questions must be ‘Yes’ to proceed:

If any information is not correct, you will not be treated as a fast track. No refund will be given.

  • Have you paid the application fee through Sage Pay?
  • Have you received an email confirmation with the WTP reference number?
  • Have you passed the Private Hire Training and Assessment Programme? Have you passed within 12 months of your application?
  • You have never applied or held a licence with any other local authority?
  • Have you applied or held a licence with City of Wolverhampton council before? If so, please provide previous badge number (if granted).
  • Do you have a full enhanced DBS certificate for the occupation of a Taxi or Private Hire Vehicle driver?
  • Have you given Licensing consent to check your DVLA record with TaxiPlus Wolverhampton? If not, have you submitted a DVLA check code to Licensing Services?
  • Are your DBS certificate and DVLA driving record clear of any information/convictions?
  • Is your DBS certificate registered on the Update Service? Have you given consent to check your information with the Update Service?
    • If you have answered ‘No’ to this question, we will only issue you with a six month licence.
  • Have you submitted an acceptable image of all pages of your full enhanced DBS certificate?
  • Is all information detailed on your full enhanced DBS certificate still accurate?
  • Have you submitted an acceptable image of both sides of your full UK driving licence? Is this for Category B vehicles? Have you held this for at least 12 months?
  • Have you submitted an acceptable image of a completed medical certificate? Does this state that you are fit to drive to the DVLA Group 2 standard?
  • Is your Medical certificate dated within 4 months of the application date? Has the doctor endorsed that you are fit to be a Private Hire driver?
  • Has the doctor selected a medical assessment schedule?
  • Have you submitted an acceptable passport-type photograph of yourself?
  • Is your full name consistent across all documents you have provided?
  • Are your documents in the same address? If not, have you sent us your current DVLA Driving Licence and a confirmation of your old and new address?
  • Do you have documents evidencing your right to work in the UK?

If the answer to the above is ‘Yes’, you may be able to fast track. Please contact our Customer Services team on 01902 551155. They will take payment for your fast track.

Renewal Driver

Driver Renewal Fast Track Checker

Vehicle

What are the requirements to Fast Track a vehicle application?

The answer to the below questions must be ‘Yes’ in order to proceed:

  • Have you submitted your V5 Registration Document?
  • Have you submitted an MOT Certificate from one of our approved testing stations within the last 10 working days?
  • Have you submitted a copy of your Insurance Certificate?
  • Have you submitted a basic DBS Certificate issued within the last 12 months? If not do you hold a Valid Private Hire Drivers Badge?

If the information on your record is not correct, your fast track will be delayed.

On process of your application if it is not correct as confirmed above, your fast track may be delayed awaiting this information.

Do not attend your appointment without a confirmation email from vehicle licensing.

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