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Taxi license in Poznań 2026: step-by-step guide
May 30, 20268-minute readPodpin Research Team
TL;DRPoznań is a trade-fair city (MTP), a business-travel hub and home to Ławica airport (POZ) — demand for Bolt, Uber and FreeNow rides is consistently strong here, especially on fair days and around the airport. The passenger-transport (taxi) license in Poznań is issued by the Mayor of Poznań (Prezydent Miasta Poznania) through the relevant department of Urząd Miasta Poznania. The driver rules themselves, after the "Lex Uber" reforms, are unified nationwide. From filing to decision the average wait is about 21 days, and the all-in cost is around 740 zł plus 100-300 zł for incidentals. Below is the breakdown. If you want to start faster, you can drive on a fleet partner's license without dealing with the office yourself.
Short answer in four numbers
~620 zł
all-in cost
5-year license + all certificates
~21 days
approximate wait
from filing to decision
5 years
validity
minimum tier, same price up to 15 years
Polish cat. B
mandatory for everyone
non-EU licenses exchanged at WORD Poznań
These numbers assume "first time, all from scratch" in Poznań, 2026. If you already have medical certificates or a clean criminal record on file — less. EU/EEA citizens don't exchange their license, but still need the certificates plus a cat. B license. Confirm exact fees and the procedure with Urząd Miasta Poznania on bip.poznan.pl — administrative details can change.
What the "Lex Uber" reforms changed (national rules)
The passenger-transport reform rolled out in stages and applies the same in Poznań, Warsaw, Kraków and across Poland. Older guides on Google often muddle the dates — here is the accurate chronology and the gist:
- The passenger-transport license itself has been mandatory since 2020 (the first "Lex Uber" package). It is not a recent novelty — carrying passengers via Bolt/Uber/FreeNow without it has been disallowed for several years.
- Since 17 June 2024 — a Polish category B license is mandatory. Ukrainian, Belarusian, Georgian and other non-EU licenses no longer work for passenger transport. Exchange yours at WORD Poznań, sometimes with a re-test of theory and/or practice.
- Since 1 October 2024 — mandatory driver verification by the platform: identity and right-to-work confirmation at registration; remote sign-up "blind" no longer works.
- Minimum age 21 plus driving experience; clean criminal record — for offenses against life and health, sexual freedom, and traffic safety.
- Medical and psychological exams from authorized practitioners (occupational doctor / transport psychologist). Lists are on the Wielkopolska voivodeship office website.
- The topography exam was abolished nationwide on 1 January 2020 — this includes Poznań. If a blog claims you must pass a "Poznań topography exam" — it's outdated; no such exam exists.
- Non-EU foreigners need a legal basis to work in Poland (a residence card or other document granting the right to employment). Confirm the exact residence-status requirements with the office — we don't state unverified conditions.
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Drivers already working had transition periods to swap licenses and complete verification. Now any roadside check without current paperwork = platform block + fine.
Who specifically needs the license in Poznań in 2026
Different services, different rules. Here's the table:
| Activity | Taxi license | PL cat. B | Platform verification |
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| Bolt / Uber / FreeNow (car) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yellow taxi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bolt Food / Uber Eats / Glovo (car) | No | Yes | Yes |
| Bolt Food / Glovo (bicycle) | No | No | Partial |
| Bolt Food / Wolt (50cc scooter) | No | AM or B | Partial |
| Cargo up to 3.5 t | No (different license) | Yes | — |
Couriers on bicycles or scooters don't need a license — but if you plan to side-gig as a taxi driver in Poznań (e.g. ferrying MTP fair guests on weekends), you need it upfront, even for 1 ride per week.
Full document checklist
Gather it all before going to the Poznań office — saves at least one wasted trip:
- Wniosek o udzielenie licencji — passenger-transport license application. Downloadable from bip.poznan.pl or filled in on-site. Available via ePUAP if you have a profil zaufany.
- Copy of Polish cat. B license (or EU/EEA equivalent). Non-EU licenses must be exchanged for Polish ones before filing — exchange at WORD Poznań.
- Zaświadczenie o niekaralności (KRK) — clean criminal record certificate, valid up to 30 days. Online via e-KRK for 20 zł, or in person for 30 zł.
- Orzeczenie lekarskie — medical certificate from an authorized occupational doctor. Cost: 150-250 zł.
- Orzeczenie psychologiczne — psychological assessment from an authorized transport psychologist. Cost: 150-300 zł.
- Right-to-work document (for non-EU citizens) — a residence card or other basis granting the right to employment in Poland. Confirm the exact list with the office.
- Proof of payment — license fee receipt (200 zł for 2-15 years) + wypis (≈2 zł per car, 1% of the fee). Pay to the City of Poznań account.
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If you'll drive a rented car — also include a copy of the registration document and a rental agreement. If your own — proof of ownership + OC insurance covering commercial use. Confirm the exact document set with Urząd Miasta Poznania — forms and attachments are updated periodically.
Total cost — every line item (approximate)
Full "all-in" cost for Poznań 2026, 5-year license, one car. The license fee is national and depends on the validity period:
Total license cost end-to-end, zł
License (5 years)200 zł32%
Wypis for 1 car2 zł0%
Niekaralność (e-KRK)20 zł3%
Medical exam200 zł32%
Psychological exam200 zł32%
zł · License fee by validity period
200
250
300
2-15 lat
320 zł
15-30 lat
380 zł
30-50 lat
450 zł
Lifehack: pick 5-15 years on first application. Same price (200 zł) as 2 years, validity 2-7× longer. Wypis for each additional car — separate fee, +11% of the base (≈22 zł); the wypis for the main car is 1% (≈2 zł).
Step-by-step plan: zero to license in 3 weeks
Done in parallel (2-3 items per day) — realistic 14-21 days. One after another — 4-6 weeks.
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Step 1. Exchange license for Polish0-30 days (skip if already Polish)
If your license is non-EU/EEA — book a WORD Poznań slot for the exchange. 1-2 week lead time. Cost: 100-200 zł exchange + 100-300 zł sworn translation. Do this first — it's the longest single item.
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Step 2. Right to work — status check1 day
Make sure you have a valid basis to work in Poland (residence card or other document). If it's running out — extend it first at the Wielkopolska voivodeship office. Extensions can take months — start early.
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Step 3. Book medical exams1-7 days
Authorized occupational doctor and authorized transport psychologist — both have queues. Book immediately. The exam itself takes ~2 hours. You leave with the orzeczenie same day.
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Step 4. Niekaralność via e-KRKSame day
Visit ekrk.ms.gov.pl, log in via profil zaufany or MOJE-ID, pay 20 zł, download PDF. No profile? — any KRK point with passport + 30 zł.
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Step 5. File the application at Urząd Miasta Poznania1 day (visit)
Go to the relevant department of Urząd Miasta Poznania with the full document set. Fill in the wniosek. Pay on-site or show the transfer receipt. The clerk verifies and assigns a case number. Check the exact address/department on bip.poznan.pl.
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Step 6. Wait for the decisionapprox 14-30 days
The office verifies the criminal record, the right-to-work basis, sometimes asks for clarifications. The ready license plus wypis for the car are issued together.
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Total: parallel work — 2-3 weeks and 580-780 zł. If you want to earn right away (e.g. for the next MTP fair) — consider starting on a fleet partner's license while your own is being issued.
Where exactly to apply in Poznań
The passenger-transport (taxi) license in Poznań is issued by the Mayor of Poznań through the relevant department of Urząd Miasta Poznania. Approximate details (confirm on bip.poznan.pl):
- Urząd Miasta Poznania — main site poznan.pl, documents and forms — on bip.poznan.pl
- Transport license matters are handled by the relevant city department — check the exact department name and address in the BIP (the structure is occasionally reorganized)
- Citizen service points (punkty obsługi klienta) operate at several locations across the city
- Office hours are usually Mon-Fri; walk-in queues are possible — book a slot online
Online via ePUAP: with a profil zaufany you can submit the wniosek electronically. Originals still need one in-person visit for verification.
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Tip: book your visit slot online through the office's system to skip the queue. Before the visit, check the current document list on bip.poznan.pl — more reliable than any guide, including this one.
Frequently asked questions
Answers that didn't fit in the main text:
Can I drive Bolt/Uber while waiting for the license?
No on your own license until it's issued. But you can start on a fleet partner's license — the legal and fastest way to begin driving while you sort out your own.
Does a Poznań license work in other cities?
The passenger-transport license works across all of Poland. No need to redo it for trips to other cities — you can drive to Warsaw or Wrocław too.
What if I had a license in Ukraine/Belarus?
Doesn't count. The Polish license is a separate document, issued by Polish standards only. Foreign driving experience does count toward the requirement.
Topography exam for Poznań — yes or no?
No — the topography exam was abolished nationwide on 1 January 2020. No "Poznań street-knowledge test" exists today.
Is the license tied to the car or to me?
To the carrier. But wypis is a separate document per car. Change the car — renew wypis for ≈2 zł (1% of the fee).
Where exactly do I file documents in Poznań?
At the relevant department of Urząd Miasta Poznania. The current address and department name are on bip.poznan.pl; we deliberately avoid naming a specific room because the city structure changes.
How much does the license itself cost?
The fee is statutory and the single-gmina rate (Warsaw: 320/380/450 zł): 200 zł for a 2-15 year term, 250 zł for 15-30 years, 300 zł for 30-50 years. Wypis is 1% of the fee (≈2 zł) for the main car. Confirm the exact amount with the office.
Where do I exchange my license and take exams in Poznań?
At WORD Poznań (Wojewódzki Ośrodek Ruchu Drogowego). Non-EU license exchange and any driving exams happen there. Book a slot in advance.
Can I start driving this week?
Yes — via a fleet partner: you drive on their license while getting your own in parallel. Partner catalog — on Podpin.
Common pitfalls — where weeks and money disappear
From real driver experiences obtaining the license in Poznań:
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Pitfall #1 — no valid right-to-work basis. The office and the platform check your right to employment in Poland. If the document is running out — rejection is possible. Fix: check the residence-status requirements with the office in advance and, if needed, extend the document first, then apply for the license.
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Pitfall #2 — medical certificate from the wrong doctor. Only authorized occupational doctors licensed to examine professional drivers count. A regular family-doctor visit doesn't. Fix: the list of authorized doctors is on the Wielkopolska voivodeship office website.
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Pitfall #3 — Ukrainian/Belarusian license without exchange. Since 17 June 2024 non-EU licenses don't work for commercial transport. Fix: WORD Poznań exchange takes weeks plus money. Put it at the start of your plan.
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Pitfall #4 — outdated address/department from an old guide. The structure of Urząd Miasta Poznania changes and the application intake point can move. Fix: before the visit, always verify the department, address and document list on bip.poznan.pl, not in a year-old guide.
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Sources (May 2026): BIP Urzędu Miasta Poznania, poznan.pl, ustawa o transporcie drogowym (Dz.U. 2001 nr 125 poz. 1371 as amended; "Lex Uber" package in force since 2020 and the amendment effective 17.06.2024), e-KRK. Important: the exact department name at Urząd Miasta Poznania, the office address and the precise filing procedure should be verified directly on bip.poznan.pl or by phone with the city office before filing — these details change and are given here as approximate. Medical exam prices — averaged across Poznań occupational-medicine centers.