Fees you need to pay and when you should pay them
You will need to pay a fee to apply for a licence.
Operating licence holders
If you hold an operating licence you will need to pay an annual fee to continue holding your licence.
| Fee | When paid | How |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | When you submit your application | Credit or Debit card |
| First annual fee | Within 30 days of your licence being issued | Credit or Debit Card BACS/CHAPS |
| Annual fee | Annually before the anniversary of your licence | Credit or Debit Card online BACS/CHAPS |
You can find out what your operating licence fees are by using the fees calculator service.
Personal licence holders
| Fee | When paid | How |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | When you submit your application | Credit or Debit card online |
| Maintenance fee | Every 5 years, within 30 days of the anniversary of your licence | Credit or Debit Card online |
You can find information about the current fees on the following pages:
Last updated: 31 May 2023
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Clarified when annual and maintenance fees need to be paid.