Licences and permits - Taxi - Hackney carriage vehicle licence

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Overview

hackney carriage vehicle licence is required for a vehicle which can ply for hire, stand on a rank, be hailed in the street or pre-booked.

All hackney carriage vehicles must be driven by a person who holds a HCV/PHV drivers badge.

We can only issue hackney carriage vehicle licences for vehicles that operate within the district.  All vehicles will be subject to inspection.

Conditions
Cost

Fees 

Licence Fees from 1 April 2024
Grant of new licence £358.60
Renewal of existing licence £311.30
Replacement licence plate £27.50
Replacement bracket £27.50
Change of vehicle only £135.30
Transfer of licensee only £68.75
Change of vehicle and licensee £204.05
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Additional information

The following documents must be submitted with your application:-

  • Current insurance certificate
  • MOT no older than 28 days, completed at a test station within the Cherwell Council area.
  • Receipts for any advisories works completed following your MOT
  • Full V5 Log Book, or green slip and bill of sale if you have just purchased the vehicle.
  • Full service history for vehicles over 10 years old
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Telephone
01295 753744. The licensing team is available to the public on the telephone between 9:00am and 4:00pm. To make an appointment with an officer please contact us.
Email
licensing@cherwell-dc.gov.uk