- Licence name
- Change a vehicle licence to a new vehicle
- Summary
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Approved vehicle standards: the public must be safe and comfortable while travelling in a licensed vehicle. Therefore, we'll only approve applications for vehicles that meet our approved standards.
You can read our approved standards for Private Hire vehicles and Hackney Carriages at the link below.
Check your vehicle can be licensed: as part of the application process, vehicles must undergo a vehicle test. Any vehicle we deem to be unsuitable for a licence will be stamped, meaning the vehicle cannot be licensed.
- How to apply
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To change a vehicle licence to a new vehicle:
- Complete the online form for either a Hackney Carriage or Private Hire licence and make your payment online. How much your application will cost
- We'll process your application. If your application is successful, we'll send you an email to confirm your vehicle test appointment. We aim to do this within 10 working days.
- If your application is refused, we'll refund your payment and let you know the reasons why and what your options are. Refunds may be subject to a £10 administrative fee.
- If you fail to attend your vehicle test, it will result in extra fees. It could also result in a long delay for another appointment due to the number of vehicles we're currently testing.
- If your new vehicle passes the test, a copy of the pass sheet will be sent to us by the test centre. If we need any further information we'll email you. Once we have all the information we need, we'll issue your new vehicle licence.
- If your new vehicle fails the test, the test centre will tell you the reasons why, and we cannot licence your new vehicle. You can write to us to request a refund or you can appeal the decision by writing to the Magistrates Court.
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