If you no longer wish to be a licensed taxi or private hire driver, or own a licensed vehicle, you must write to the Council advising us that you would like to surrender the licence.
You must return the paper licence, driver's badge and/or vehicle plate with the letter.
A licensed vehicle remains a licensed vehicle at all times until the licence expires, or is surrendered and so can only be driven by a licensed driver and must comply with all requirements of the Taxi and Private Hire Licensing Policy.
Once the vehicle licence is surrendered and returned, the vehicle reverts to being a private vehicle.
Refunds
The legislation does not provide for the surrender of a licence, so we are not obliged to provide a refund.
Under exceptional circumstances, the council may make a refund in respect of the whole months of the unexpired portion of the licence fee.
If you have any questions, please email licensing@north-herts.gov.uk or call 01462 474000.