Transfer to a hackney driver licence

Find out how to cancel your existing private hire driver's licence and replace it with a hackney licence.

If you would like to apply to transfer the ownership of a Private Hire vehicle and licence, please complete the vehicle transfer online form below.

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When completing this form, you must upload:

  • The V5C Vehicle Registration Document (pages 1 and 2). If the V5C is not yet in the new owner(s) name then upload the new green keeper slip or bill of sale.
  • Valid appropriate Private Hire and Reward Insurance for the vehicle.
  • Signed letter from the previous owner(s) authorising consent to transfer ownership.

You will also need to pay the required fee by card.

By applying for a licence, you are providing consent for the Council to undertake an online DVLA record check.

Receiving your new licence and badges

Once the application and all required documents are processed, a new licence document will be issued as a PDF via email. Your declared private hire operator, if they accept via email, will also receive a copy of the licence. 

The email will contain instructions for collecting your badges.

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