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Part of: Driver Licences

Renew Your Taxi Permit

Cost
$120.00
Appointment required
No
Processing time
Not Specified
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Service & Information Details Sections
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Who Can Apply
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This service is available to existing taxi permit holders in the Virgin Islands who wish to renew their permits.

Both full-time and part-time taxi permit holders may indicate their respective status on the application form.

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What You Need

What You Need / Requirements

Applicants must provide the following:

  • Completed Renewal of Taxi Permit application form.
  • Original valid Police Certificate indicating that the applicant has not been convicted of criminal activity within the last five (5) years.
  • Three recent, identical passport-sized photographs.
  • Certificate from the BVI Tourist Board.
  • Valid Trade Licence.
  • Certificate of Medical Fitness, including an eye examination, dated no more than six (6) months before the renewal date.
  • Previous Taxi Permit.
  • Payment of the $120.00 renewal fee.

Applicants should ensure that all required documents are available and valid before submitting their renewal application.

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How to Apply

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Step 1: Obtain the Application Form

Download the Renewal of Taxi Permit application form from this service page.

Step 2: Complete the Application

Provide the following information:

  • Full name of applicant.
  • Existing taxi permit number.
  • Physical address.
  • Telephone number.
  • Original date of issue of the permit.
  • Employment status as a full-time or part-time taxi permit holder.

Sign and date the completed application form.

Step 3: Prepare Supporting Documents

Gather all supporting documents listed under the "What You Need" section.

Ensure that the medical fitness certificate, including the eye examination, meets the six-month validity requirement.

Step 4: Submit Your Application

Submit the completed application form and supporting documents to the Department of Motor Vehicles for review and processing.

Applications must be submitted at least thirty (30) days before the expiration of the existing taxi permit.

Step 5: Pay the Applicable Fee

Pay the required $120.00 taxi permit renewal fee.

Step 6: Application Review and Approval

The Department of Motor Vehicles will review the application and supporting documents to determine whether the renewal is approved.

Once approved, the renewed taxi permit is valid for three (3) years.

Contact Information

Department of Motor Vehicles - Tortola

R & R Malone Complex
Pockwood Pond, Tortola
Virgin Islands (British) VG1110

Business Hours: 

Monday - Friday  9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Inspection 9:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. 
Written Test  9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.​

Email Address: dmv@gov.vg

Main Office
Telephone:1(284) 468-4080
 

Department of Motor Vehicles - Virgin Gorda

Vanterpool's Building
The Valley, Virgin Gorda 
Virgin Islands (British) VG1150

Business Hours: 

Monday - Friday  9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Inspection 9:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. 
Written Test  9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.​

Email Address: dmv@gov.vg
Telephone:1(284) 468-6502