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Apply for or renew a Hackney Carriage vehicle licence

Apply to transfer your Hackney Carriage vehicle licence

What you need to apply

You will need the documents listed below to apply. Make sure you have these documents ready to upload before you start your application. 

  • bill of sale
  • V5 with new owners details (or completed tear off slip)
  • HPI Report
  • insurance with new drivers name
  • letter confirming transfer of licence signed and dated by original licence holder and the new licence holder
  • evidence of a right to work in the UK if you are not currently a licensed driver with Guildford
  • a basic DBS check (opens new window) if the applicant is not currently a licensed driver with Guildford

Start your application

To make this application you will need to:

  1. click the button below, create an account, or log in to the licensing portal
  2. after logging in select 'licensing' from the left hand side menu 
  3. select taxis and private hire
  4. you can then select the licence to apply for or renew

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