Renewal of a hackney carriage or private hire vehicle licence
The renewal process cannot be used to licence a new vehicle. If you have a new vehicle, you should apply for a new vehicle licence.
Hackney Carriage Vehicle Renewal Licence
Download the Council's policy for hackney carriage and private hire licensing (.pdf Size: 587Kb) .
The fee for a renewal application for a Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence (including plates) is £155 for 12 months.
If the existing vehicle compliance test is due to expire, the vehicle will need to undergo the Council's compliance test, which includes an MOT and compliance inspection, at Donnington Wood MOT and Training Centre. Please pay the fee of £84 (including of VAT) direct to the garage. Download the approved garage's appointment and cancellation policy (.pdf Size: 29Kb) .
Private Hire Vehicle Renewal Licence
Download the Council's policy for hackney carriage and private hire licensing (.pdf Size: 587Kb) .
The fees for a renewal application are:
- Private Hire Vehicle standard licence (including plates) £155 for 12 months
- Private Hire Vehicle executive licence (including plates) £169 for 12 months.
The vehicle will need to have a compliance test, which includes an MOT and Council compliance inspection, at Donnington Wood MOT and Training Centre. Please pay the fee of £73.50 (including of VAT) direct to the garage. Download the approved garage's appointment and cancellation policy (.pdf Size: 29Kb)
Last updated : 29 August 2024
What we will do with your personal information
Telford & Wrekin Council’s Licensing Service is collecting your personal information for the purpose of meeting the statutory requirements of the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 and the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976. Telford & Wrekin Council will not share any of your personal data collected with external organisations unless required to do so by law when your data may be shared with other regulating bodies. However, there may be occasions where we request further information from key third party organisations such as other regulating bodies.
View our privacy notice for further details on the Council's privacy arrangements.
Visit the GOV.UK website to find out how to check your vehicle is safe and visit the GOV.UK website to view the rules about vehicle maintenance, safety and security.
Stage 1
Prepare the vehicle for the Council's compliance test (if applicable). Please ensure you refer to and download the Council's Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy for further information on the Council's Inspection Standards and items to be tested. (.pdf Size: 587Kb)
Visit the Just MOTS's website to contact the Council's approved garage, Donnington Wood MOT and Training Centre to pay for and arrange a compliance test. To book a convenient appointment, please contact 01952 606456.
Stage 2
Complete the Council's online vehicle renewal licence application form. Please note: you will need to upload the following documents to accompany your application:
- V5 document (vehicle log book)
- certificate of insurance.
- Basic Disclosure Certificate - visit the GOV.UK website for more information about a Basic Disclosure Certificate (no older than one month at the date of application) or visit the GOV.UK website for more information about a DBS Update Service Reference Number (for existing licensed drivers).
Complete our online form to apply for hackney carriage or private hire vehicle licence
and
Visit the eStore payment system to pay for the Vehicle Renewal Licence or by telephoning 01952 381818.
Stage 3
Contact the Licensing Service Contact the Licensing Service on 01952 381818 or by email at neighbourhoodservices.support@telford.gov.uk to make an appointment to collect and sign for your vehicle licence.
Last updated : 29 August 2024