Vehicle licence renewal

Apply to renew your Private Hire or Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence

From the 1 January 2025 all existing licensed vehicles must comply with the current Euro standard relating to vehicle emissions and the Council’s age policy. The vehicle licence will not be renewed after this date if the vehicle does not meet both the emission standard and the above age standards.

Documents required

  • Compliance test dated within the last 6 months.
  • Age test dated within 6 months - if your Private hire vehicle is over 6 years old or your Hackney Carriage vehicle is over 15 years old.
  • Log book - Front Page and Page 1.
  • Insurance certificate.
  • Insurance schedule (Fleet owners only).

Cost

  • The fee for a vehicle licence is £183
  • You will be sent a payment receipt reference, you need this reference to enter on the web form. 

Payment

  • Select licensing from the "all categories" drop down menu.
  • Click apply.
  • Select either Private Hire Vehicle Renewal or a Hackney Carriage Vehicle Renewal.
  • Use your plate number as your payment reference.
  • Make your payment. 

Plate delivery

  • The Licensing Officer does not require the return of your old plate, destroy this.
  • Once your application has been determined, your new vehicle licence's will be sent to you via special delivery this can take up to 7-10 working days.

Apply

Keep a record of the receipt number, you will need this to enter on the application form below.

  • Contact Information
  • Name
  • Address