Vehicle owner transfer

How to transfer vehicle ownership

Documents required

  • Page 1 and 2 of your V5C log book or Green Slip (New Keeper slip)
  • Bill of Sale - showing the sellers name, address and signature along with the new owner details. 
  • Insurance Certificate
  • Insurance Schedule (applies to fleet owners only)

Cost

  • The fee is £27
  • 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 Owner Transfer or a Hackney Carriage Owner Transfer.
  • Use the plate number as the payment reference
  • Make your payment.

Issuing of licence

  • Once the application has been processed you will recieve your new paper licence via email. A new plate is not issued.

Apply

  • Name
  • Address