Transfer a hackney carriage or private hire vehicle licence
If you sell your taxi and licence to someone else, you must tell us within 14 days of the transfer.
It is an offence not to tell us and the licence number will belong to us. You can't separate the licence or vehicle, or transfer them on their own.
The current licence holder must notify us that they wish to transfer the licence.
The new owner must also notify us that they wish to transfer the licence into their name, and any other person with a proprietary interest.
Although the current licence holder may have agreed to sell the vehicle, the new owner will still need to meet our policy requirements and conditions.
We have the right to refuse to grant a licence based on our licensing policy. We can refer the matter to the Regulatory Committee, if appropriate.
As the current licence holder, you must notify us that you wish to transfer the licence.
If you are the current owner, you must:
- sign in or register for an account
- complete the application
- agree to the declaration
What happens next
Once we receive your application, we will send you an acknowledgement email and issue the licence to the new owner, if appropriate.
As the new owner, you must apply to have a vehicle licence transferred to you.
You can only do this once the current owner has notified us.
If you are the new owner, you must:
- sign in or register for an account
- complete the application
- upload your supporting documents
- agree to the declaration
- pay the application fee of £49
Supporting documents
To apply to transfer a vehicle licence, the supporting documents you will need are:
- proof of a completed basic DBS check (unless already provided)
- a mechanical inspection certificate
- your registration document or bill of sale (or the signed counterfoil if waiting for this from DVLA)
- your vehicle's insurance certificate (unless the vehicle is not currently in use)
What happens next
Once we receive your application, we will:
- acknowledge it within three days
- check that your application and supporting documents are correct
- notify you of our decision
- issue the licence to the new owner