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Hackney carriage vehicle licence

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A hackney carriage must -

  • hold either an M1 European Whole Vehicle Type Approval Certificate
  • or an M1 National Level Low Volume Type Approval Certificate
  • be in a manufacturers' single standard factory colour
  • be fitted with a calendar controlled meter 
  • be no more than eight years old

Once licensed, a vehicle can be renewed until it is no more than 14 years old.

Access our taxi licence fees page

Application forms and guidance

PDF icon Transfer of ownership
PDF icon Compliance test requirements

Use the form below to submit a query regarding a Hackney Carriage Vehicle licence.

Licence and permit queries

Use the form below to submit a Replacement Vehicle application

Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Replacement Vehicle

Use the form below to submit a Vehicle Grant application

Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Grant

Use the form below for Additional Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Drivers Licence

Additional Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Drivers Licence

Files

  • PDF icon Transfer of ownership

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