Question 1

When does the 7-hour refresher training become mandatory?

Accepted Answer

Renewing a taxi driver's license generally requires 7 hours of refresher training when the license is renewed between November 1, 2026, and August 31, 2034.

Question 2

Do I need refresher training if my license expires in 2027?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you renew your license after November 1, 2026, you will generally need the 7-hour refresher training. What matters is the time of renewal and whether the conditions of a possible exception are met.

Question 3

Can I renew my license before November 1, 2026, without refresher training?

Accepted Answer

Yes, provided you are already entitled by law to apply for a renewal. Based on the 2026 transitional provision, the license can be renewed without refresher training up until October 31, 2026. Keep in mind, however, that you can apply for a license renewal at the earliest six months before your current license expires.

Question 4

Does the taxi driver exam need to be taken again when renewing the license?

Accepted Answer

Normally no. A 7-hour refresher course is completed when required for license renewal, but you do not need to retake the taxi driver exam for this reason.

Question 5

Can taxi driver refresher training be completed remotely?

Accepted Answer

Taxi driver refresher training can also be completed as online distance learning in accordance with Traficom regulations. Requirements have been set for course implementation and supervision, so the training must be conducted by an approved training organization.

You can complete Traficom-approved Taxi Driver Refresher Training remotely through us.

Question 6

Is a medical checkup required to renew a taxi driver's license?

Accepted Answer

A driver renewing their license must meet Group 2 driving health requirements. As a rule, the medical certificate required for the taxi driver's license application must be no older than six months. If an appropriate certificate has already been submitted in connection with another matter during the preceding six months, a new certificate does not need to be provided.

Question 7

How early can a taxi driver’s license be renewed?

Accepted Answer

You can apply to renew a license no earlier than six months before your current license expires.

Question 8

How long is a renewed taxi driver's license valid for?

Accepted Answer

The license is normally valid for five years. If the driver has turned 68 years old, the license is valid for two years.

Question 9

Where do you apply to renew a taxi driver’s license?

Accepted Answer

Until the end of 2026, license applications are accepted by Ajovarma as Traficom’s service provider. Traficom has announced that the service network for road traffic licensing and examination services will change at the beginning of 2027, so anyone renewing their license at a later date should check Traficom’s website for up-to-date service location information.

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Renewal of a Taxi Driver’s License in 2026: How to Renew Your License Under New Requirements

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