Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Vehicle Application

Before completing this form please read the guidance document. 

You will also need the following

  • 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

Fees associated with this application

Hackney carriage

Licence Cost How to pay
Grant of licence £365.75 Online when you complete this form
Renewal of existing licence £317.50 Online when you complete this form
Change of vehicle only £138.00 Online when you complete this form
Transfer of licensee only £70.00 Online when you complete this form

Private hire

Licence Cost How to pay
Grant of new licence £333.70 Online when you complete this form
Renewal of licence £306.80 Online when you complete this form
Change of vehicle only £138.00 Online when you complete this form
Transfer of licence only £70.00 Online when you complete this form

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