Apply by Mail

1. To Renew Taxi License, the applicant has to approach the Department of Transport link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office mailing address.
7. The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. Once your renewal application is approved, you will receive your renewed Taxi License. This will enable you to continue operating as a taxi legally.
13. This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, driving license, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Fee receipt
• Current Taxi License
• Passport-sized photographs
• Additional training or assessments
• Medical assessment
• Any other document (if required)

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
GPO Box 594
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Phone: 1800 075 001(within Australia) or +61 2 6274 7111 (from outside Australia)
Email: clientservice@infrastructure.gov.au
Contact link

• Any Taxi License holder whose license was expired is eligible to make this application.

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

• The validity of a taxi license in Australia is five years.

Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Age
• Gender
• Date of Birth
• Qualification details
• Address
• Contact number
• Email ID
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

• Renewing a Taxi License in Australia involves extending the validity of your existing license to continue operating as a taxi legally.
• It is a process that allows you to maintain your authorization and comply with the regulatory requirements.

• The Taxi License ensures that individuals meet specific criteria, including competency, character, and suitability, to provide safe and reliable transportation services to passengers.
• Obtaining a Taxi License involves meeting certain requirements, such as having a clean driving record, completing relevant training or courses, passing medical assessments, and providing proof of identity and residency.

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

link

• The Taxi License aims to regulate the taxi industry, promote passenger safety and satisfaction, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• It is part of the overall regulatory framework governing the operation of taxis and rideshare services in Australia.