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Apply for or renew a Vehicle Licence

In this section

  1. Vehicle and Licence Requirements
  2. How much does a vehicle licence cost?
  3. Vehicle tests
  4. Get a taxi camera fitted
  5. You are here: How to apply
  6. Intermediate tests
  7. Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy

How to apply

You can apply online for a vehicle licence which lasts for up to 12 months.  You will need to register for Your Account before you will be able to make your application online.

Click here to watch a video that will take you through the application process so you know what to expect before you apply.

During the application you will need to:

  • Upload a scanned copy, or a photograph, of your V5 registration document (the vehicle's 'log book')
  • Upload a scanned copy, or a photograph, of your valid insurance certificate
  • Choose a date/time to bring your vehicle in for a compliance test.
  • Pay the application fee, which includes the cost of the vehicle compliance test - you will need to have a debit/credit card ready to pay

The vehicle must complete an examination at the council’s nominated inspection facility. The inspection will assess the vehicle for licensing suitability.

Once started the application must be completed within 15 minutes. This should be plenty of time as long as you have all the information above to hand. The details you enter will be automatically saved as you go along.

After 15 minutes, the application form will timeout. You will be able to reopen the application form and should check the information you have already entered before continuing to complete any remaining information.  

If you need any help completing the application form you can contact us by using our online form or alternatively you can call us on 01709 382121

Apply for a Vehicle Licence

Renew a licence

You can renew a private hire vehicle licence if your current licence has not expired.

If your licence has expired, you will need to apply for a new licence. 

Renew a Vehicle Licence

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