Prepare your documents

Part of: Guide: Apply for a new taxi vehicle licence

You must provide:

  • V5 log book (front page and page 2)
  • compliance certificate
  • bill of sale
  • tint test certificate (see Trafford nominated garages and required documents)
  • HPI check (full PDF, dated within 3 months)
  • insurance certificate
  • insurance schedule (fleet owners only)
  • LOLER certificate (for wheelchair accessible vehicles)
  • if applying as a company: Basic DBS certificate for each director, dated within 12 months
  • if vehicle carries over 4 passengers: photos of the inside and outside of the vehicle

If you do not provide all required documents, your application will be rejected and you will have to start again with a new application and fee.

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