New vehicle licences

When you submit an application you will receive an email with a receipt number.

You will need to contact one of the council approved testing stations, book the vehicle in with them for testing and provide them your receipt number.

There is an additional charge for this, payable to the garage on the day of testing (prices vary). 

Because of Covid restrictions when the vehicle passes the test you will receive an email with the paper copy of the licence.

This will be followed by the rear and internal plates and a further copy of the paper licence being sent by first-class post within five working days.

You will not be able to use the vehicle for work until you receive the plates and send us a photo of the rear plate attached to the vehicle securely. 

We will update this information when our offices reopen. 

Apply for a new Hackney Carriage vehicle licence

(You will need a valid credit or debit card). 

Apply for a new Private Hire vehicle licence

(You will need a valid credit or debit card).