Licences and permits - Taxi - Private hire vehicle licence

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Overview

A private hire vehicle licence is required for a vehicle that wished to be pre-booked,

All private hire vehicles must be driven by a person who holds a HCV/PHV drivers licence.

We can only issue a private hire vehicle licence for vehicles that operate within the district. All vehicles will be subject to inspections

Conditions
Cost from 1 April 2025
Licence  Fees from 1 April 2025
Grant of new licence £333.70
Renewal of existing licence £306.80
Internal Plate replacement £14.00
Plate or bracket replacement £28.00
Paper licence replacement £19.10
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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