Main information
Taxi driver license is a necessary condition to work as a taxi driver.
To gain a taxi driver license you must be 21 years of age or older and meet the conditions of credibility.
Credibility is a basic condition for granting a taxi driver's license.
A person who has been punished for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs or refusing a test in the last two years, for the listed serious taxi offenses in the last three years, or has been convicted of listed serious crimes (until the moment of rehabilitation) is not credible.
This applies to you if
You need to have a Taxi driver license, if you want to work as a driver in domestic passenger transport on demand.
When to use this service
You have to possess a Taxi driver license before you start working as a taxi driver.
If you already have a Taxi driver license, you can apply for a new one
no earlier than two months before the current one expires.
Service settlement
What you need if you are using this service
To be a taxi driver, you must be 21 years of age or older to meet the conditions of credibility a be a holder of a Czech Republic driving license or driving license issued in the EU and EEC Member State or Switzerland (hereinafter "Member state")
In your free-form written application specify your name, surname, date of birth and address.
If you are a citizen of the Czech Republic and Czech driving license holder, you don`t have to attach anything. Your photo available in other systems will be used or the the transport office will take a picture of you.
If you are a citizen of the Czech Republic, but possess a driving licence from another Member country, attach it to your application.
If you are a citizen of another Member state, attach to the application:
- a criminal record report from your home country or Czech Criminal Register report, which contains information on convictions in your home country.
If you are a citizen of another Member state and possess a driving license from another country, attach it too.
If you are a citizen of another country, attach to the application:
- a criminal record report from your home country,
- a document proving that you have the right to reside in the Czech Republic,
- a document proving that you have the right to work as a taxi driver in the Czech Republic.
- if you don`t possess a Czech driving license, attach also a driving license from a Member state.
Where and how to solve this service
You can apply in person or by letter at any transport office (municipality with extended powers).
How much will you pay
Taxi driver license fee is 1000 CZK.
Additional information
What is the benefit of this service
With a Taxi driver license you can work as a taxi driver everywhere in the Czech Republic.
Appeal options
If the transport office finds that there are reasons for not granting a Taxi driver license, it will issue a decision, which can be appealed to this authority within 15 days.
Legislation
Sanctions
You face a fine up to CZK 100,000, if you work as a taxi driver without a Taxi driver license.
Frequently asked questions
For how long is a Taxi driver license granted?
The license is granted for five years, for foreigners for the duration of the residence and work permit, but for a maximum of five years.
Do I have to apply for a new Taxi driver ID card when I rename myself?
Yes, you are obliged to report the change to the transport office and apply for a new card.
Do I have to apply for a new Taxi driver ID card when I move?
No, the Taxi driver license is valid anywhere in the Czech Republic.
I am not credible for driving under the influence of alcohol, but my driving license has already been returned. Can I be pardoned and become credible?
I cannot obtain a criminal record report from my home country, can I replace it with a statutory declaration?
I don't want to work as a taxi driver anymore, what should I do?
The Taxi driver license does not bind you to anything. Even if you have this license, you do not have to do the work as a taxi driver. However, if you wish, you can ask the transport authority to terminate your Taxi driver license.