Taxi licences
This information is provided for individuals or companies wishing to apply for a taxi licence. Holding a taxi licence does not mean you have to own or operate a taxi, as you may lease the use of your licence to an accredited operator to run the business.
There is no legislative cap on the number of taxi licences in NSW.
Important notice
The value of a licence may vary over time due to a number of factors, including market demand, economic conditions and regulatory activity. Intending licensees contemplating acquiring a licence should seek independent advice on the suitability of the licence for the intending licensee's purposes.
Transport for NSW makes no representation as to the future market value of any licence.
Existing and prospective licensees are informed that in circumstances where the market value of a licence is impacted by the effects of regulatory reform or other factors, Transport for NSW can not be held liable to pay any compensation to the licensee.
How to purchase a taxi licence
If you are interested in applying for a taxi licence, please contact the Transport Operations Division for the latest information.
Office location:
Roads and Maritime Services
Level 4, 16-18 Wentworth Street
Parramatta 2124
Postal address:
Roads and Maritime Services
Licensing and Accreditation
Locked Bag 5085
Parramatta NSW 2124
Ph: (02) 9689 8888
Fax: (02) 9689 8813
Taxi licence application forms and information
- Ordinary taxi licence application form (pdf 280KB)
- Taxi licence transfer information (pdf 298KB)
- Short-term taxi licence application form (pdf 298KB)
- Wheelchair accessible taxi (WAT) licence information (pdf 215KB)
- Wheelchair accessible taxi (WAT) application form (pdf 209KB)
- Wheelchair accessible taxi measurement protocol - taxis first registered prior to 30/09/11 (pdf 78KB)
- Wheelchair accessible taxi measurement protocol - taxis first registered after 01/10/11 (pdf 86KB)
Last updated 02 March 2012
