Hackney carriage vehicle licences

Before you apply

Vehicle eligibility

Before you apply for a licence, please download and read our vehicle specifications to check if your vehicle is eligible:
   

Download the eligibility document

Vehicle emissions

The specifications are changing from 1 April 2026, meaning that we will now be looking at a vehicles emissions rather than it's age. To see the new specifications and consider how this may effect your vehicle please download the new specifications:
  

Download the specifications document

What you will need

• a basic disclosure certificate issued within the last 12 months or a DBS certificate registered on the update service. If you are applying as a company or partnership you will need to provide these documents for all partners, directors, secretaries and treasurers

• a valid MOT certificate if the vehicle is more than 12 months old

• a valid public hire insurance certificate (This must detail all drivers of the vehicle. Only drivers who hold a dual driver licence with us will be eligible to drive the vehicle). If you hold fleet insurance you must also provide an up to date schedule of the vehicles with the certificate

• a V5 log book or if the vehicle is new to you a V5 slip with proof of purchase (you will be required to provide us with the log book within seven days of you receiving it)

• any vehicle which has undergone a conversion to be wheelchair accessible or converted to allow additional seating must have an appropriate certificate to prove that the conversion has been carried out to the required standard (European-wide type approval or equivalent)

• a valid garage test pass certificate from our garage which is less than 8 weeks before the expiry date

• a valid certificate/report to confirm that the vehicle is fitted with a taximeter

All accompanying documents must be clear images and all of the pages for each document must be provided for the application to be considered complete.

Conditions

The conditions of the licence are available to download:
  

Download the conditions document

How to apply

Before applying, please make sure you have read the requirements and that you understand the fees and conditions.

Download the application form

Download the application form and complete all relevant sections.

If you are renewing an existing licence, please use the same form and complete the renewal sections where applicable.
  

Download the application form 

Complete the form

Please ensure that:

• all required sections are completed

• supporting documents are included (if required)

• the information provided is accurate and up to date

Incomplete applications may take longer to process.

Upload your form and pay

Once you have completed the form, upload it using our online service and make the required payment.

You will need:

• your completed application form

• any supporting documents

• a debit or credit card to pay the application fee
    

Upload the form and make a payment

What happens next?

Once we receive your application and payment, we will review the information provided. If we need any additional information, we will contact you.