Apply for a new private hire vehicle licence

Find out about what is required to apply for a new private hire license and how to book your vehicle test.

Complete an application

Once your test is booked and you have received your confirmation email including your reference, you should complete the new vehicle form immediately.  If you do not complete an application within 3 working days, starting from the day after your compliance test, you will be required to complete a further compliance test before the vehicle will be licensed.  

When completing this form, you must:

  • Upload valid appropriate Private Hire and Reward Insurance for the vehicle.
  • Upload the V5C Vehicle Registration Document (pages 1 and 2) or formal bill of sale
  • Pay the required fee.

Providing further documents after submitting your application

If you need to provide further evidence supporting your application, please submit it using the upload evidence facility. 

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