For a vehicle to be used as a taxi or private hire vehicle, it requires a vehicle licence.
Apply for or renew a vehicle licence
You can apply to renew your licence up to 4 weeks before it expires. You should renew at least 10 working days before the licence expires.
To apply for or renew a vehicle licence you will need:
- Vehicle log book (V5C)
- Insurance certificate
- Proof of public liability insurance
- MOT pass certificate
- Vehicle compliance test pass report
- Vehicle compliance inspection sheet
You may also need to provide:
- MOT fail certificate
- Vehicle compliance test fail sheet
- Vehicle proprietor basic DBS certificate (if they are not a licenced Plymouth driver)
The MOT certificate, vehicle compliance test report and inspection sheet must be dated within 30 days of the application.
If applying for a new vehicle licence, you should check that the vehicle meets the vehicle specifications required.
Licenced vehicles must follow the mandatory signs guidance.
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