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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 V5 (log book) – the new keepers supplement can be accepted as an interim, but the v5 should be supplied as soon as it is received.
  • valid insurance certificate
  • compliance certificate obtained from one of our approved testing stations
  • if your vehicle has been converted since manufacture, you will also need to submit the relevant certification (please see page relating to converted vehicles).

Once we are in receipt of the completed application, we will issue you with a new pack for the vehicle, which includes any signage, door stickers and a bracket, if one is required.  You will then need to contact the Licensing Department to arrange a quick inspection of the vehicle at the licensing office.  Once inspected, you will then be given the 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.