Private Hire Vehicle Licence and Booking a Private Hire Vehicle

• Book a full test and apply for a new Private Hire vehicle
• Book a full test and apply for the renewal of an existing Private Hire vehicle
• Book a retest for a renewal of a Private Hire vehicle which failed its last test
• Book a full test for a permanent replacement to replace an existing Private Hire vehicle
• Book a full test for a temporary replacement vehicle to replace a vehicle with collision damage
• Apply to transfer the ownership of a Private Hire vehicle and licence
• Notify a conviction received by the proprietor of a Private Hire vehicle
• Notify a Road Traffic Collision involving a Private Hire vehicle and licence
• Apply for a duplicate plate or licence

The council has a Current Vehicle Testing Scheme, which all applicants should review before booking a test. If a vehicle does not match the criteria for licensing, applicants should make enquires to the council before purchasing a vehicle and incurring expense.

Choose the type of licence or matter you are interested in applying for:

I want to:

• Book a full test and apply for a new Private Hire vehicle
• Book a full test and apply for the renewal of an existing Private Hire vehicle
• Book a retest for a renewal of a Private Hire vehicle which failed its last test
• Book a full test for a permanent replacement to replace an existing Private Hire vehicle
• Book a full test for a temporary replacement vehicle to replace a vehicle with collision damage
• Apply to transfer the ownership of a Private Hire vehicle and licence
• Notify a conviction recieved by the proprietor of a Private Hire vehicle 
• Notify a Road Traffic Collision involving a Private Hire vehicle and licence
• Apply for a duplicate plate or licence