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==Procedure==
'''Apply In Person '''
#To Renew Taxi License, the applicant has to approach the Scottish Borders Council [https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/contact link] or SCOTLAND LOCAL COUNCIL [https://www.mygov.scot/find-your-local-council link]
Note: The applicant must select their Local council from the drop-down menu.
#An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer or it can be downloaded from the following link [https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/downloads/file/1302/taxi_driver_application link]
#The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
#Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
#Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
#The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee of £102
#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.
#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.
#The applicant has to complete the driving test and medical examination.
#Upon completion of all the processes successfully, the applicant will receive the license through the mail.
#This entire process can be completed within 2 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
 
==Required Documents==
*Application form [https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/downloads/file/1302/taxi_driver_application link]
*ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
*Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
*Fee receipt
*Valid driving license
*Medical certificate
*Language and Knowledge Test Results
*Disclosure certificate
*Vehicle Documents
*Passport-sized Photographs
*Public Liability Insurance
*Any other documents (If required)

 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Scottish Borders Council''' 
Address 
Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose TD6 0SA 
Phone - 01835 826662 
Fax - 01835 826693 
Contact [https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/contact link] 
 
'''SCOTLAND LOCAL COUNCIL ''' 
Scottish Government Licensing Team 
Post: 
Scottish Government Licensing Team 
Area GW14 
St Andrew's House 
Regent Road 
Edinburgh 
EH1 3DG 
Local Council – [https://www.mygov.scot/find-your-local-council link] 
Note: The applicant must select their Local council from the drop-down menu. 
 
==Eligibility==
*Any taxi license holder who intends to Renew Taxi License is eligible to make this application.

 
==Fees==
*The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee of £102

 
==Validity==
*The validity of the taxi license is one year.

 
==Documents to Use==
*Application form [https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/downloads/file/1302/taxi_driver_application link]

 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

 
==Processing Time==
*This entire process can be completed within 2 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

 
==Related Videos==
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'.

 
==Instructions==
*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.

 
==Required Information==
*Name
*Nationality
*Age
*Postal address
*Date of Birth
*Gender
*Residential Address
*Residential No
*Mobile No
*Email Address
*Educational Qualifications
*Work Experience
*Declaration
*Date
*Signature

 
==Need for the Document==
*Renewing a taxi license in Scotland involves updating and extending the validity of an existing taxi driver's license, allowing the driver to continue operating legally as a taxi driver.
*Taxi licenses are typically issued for a fixed duration, often one year, and must be renewed periodically to ensure that drivers continue to meet the required standards and comply with regulations.
 
 
==Information which might help==
*For more details [https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/directory_record/22358/taxi_driver_licence_grant_or_renewal/category/101/taxi_licences link][https://www.gov.uk/find-licences/private-hire-minicab-licence-scotland link]

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

 
==External Links==
[https://www.gov.uk/ link] 

 
==Others==
*Taxi drivers need to adhere to local regulations and maintain high standards of service and safety to ensure the well-being of passengers and comply with the requirements of their taxi license.
*Additionally, they may need to comply with specific fare regulations, ensure their vehicles are regularly inspected and properly insured, and display their taxi license information visibly within the vehicle.

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