Watford
East of EnglandE07000103Population 107,17116 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Watford requires no English assessment, unlike 2 of its 3 bordering authorities.
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www.watford.gov.uk · read 27 Aug 2026- Driver licence£351so far £3513-year licence.
- DBS check£64so far £415Through the council. Then stay on the DBS update service.
- Knowledge test£118so far £533Per attempt. Watford requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- English assessment: not required£0
To get licensedBefore training and your own carAbout£533
Plating your own car: £240, not in the total.
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Hackney plate£263
Operator licence£771 to renew£785
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for32
Market sizeLarge
637 licensed drivers. 106th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 78% since 2013
161 in 2013, 286 today.
To drive for a Watford operator, you need a Watford licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Watford | Three Rivers | Hertsmere | St Albans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Not required | Not required |
| English assessment | Not required | Not required | Oral and written | Oral only |
| Operators | 32 | 32 | 467 | 27 |
| Market size | Large | Very small | Large | Medium |
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