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Apply for or renew a taxi vehicle licence

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.

Vehicle licence fees

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.

If you need new stickers email: [email protected]

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