Private Hire Vehicles
How to Licence A Private Hire Vehicle
To apply for a licence you will need to produce to the Licensing Department:
- a completed Private Hire Vehicle Application Form,you will make payment of the relevant Licence fee online.
- full log book/new keepers supplement
- valid insurance certificate or temporary cover note
Once the Licensing Department has received your application and it has been processed, we will then contact the applicant to book and take payment for the MOT. If your vehicle has been converted since manufacture, you will also need to submit the relevant certification (please see page relating to converted vehicles).
After the MOT has taken place, the Council’s garage will forward the certificate to the Licensing Department. Once we are in receipt of the certificate, we will produce your new pack which includes any signage, plate keys, dash pouch and bracket, if one is required. You then need to contact the Licensing Department to arrange an inspection of the vehicle, once inspected, you will then be issued with your licence and plate.
This plate must remain affixed to the outside rear of your vehicle in a manner prescribed by the Council at ALL times.
If this application is a renewal, you must produce your old vehicle licence plate at the time of collection.
Once you have been issued with a licence and plate, you must adhere to the vehicle licence conditions.