If you hold a Hackney Carriage licence, you can add a new vehicle attached to that licence.

If you wish to do this, the new vehicle must meet our specification. Read the Hackney Carriage (Taxi) and Private Hire Policy for the specifications and more information.

Applications

To apply to licence a new vehicle, log into your online account.

Select New Hackney Carriage vehicle application as we no longer carry out vehicle changes.

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Important

Once you submit your application you must upload the following images.

• V5 Registration document, or, the bill of sale.
• Vehicle insurance certificate - not the schedule.
• Proof of £5 million Public Liability insurance.
• A photo showing the old licence plate cut up and destroyed.

The old vehicle will immediately be unable to be used. You must not use the proposed new vehicle until you receive the new licence plate.

Fees

Find information on the current fee to licence a new vehicle.

If you currently hold a Hackney Carriage vehicle proprietors licence and apply for a new vehicle application, we will issue a refund for any whole months left on the current licence. We will also issue a refund for any missed months (enforcement costs) on the new licence.