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
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
Cost from 1 April 2025
Licence Fees from 1 April 2025
Grant of new licence £365.75
Renewal of existing licence £317.50
Replacement licence plate £28.05
Replacement bracket £28.05
Change of vehicle only £138.00
Transfer of licensee only £70.00
Change of vehicle and licensee £208.00
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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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