If the ownership of a licensed vehicle is changing you need to let us know by completing the application form and paying the fee. We will then review your application and grant a licence should all required documentation be provided.
Apply to change licensed vehicle ownership
This application can only be submitted by the new owner.
Before submitting the application, a payment of £50 is required. Same day applications incur an additional charge of £20.
Before transferring a vehicle, both parties must agree to the transfer and written proof is required. The previous owner should complete a transfer declaration form, and this should be uploaded as part of the application.
Before continuing with your application please make sure you have the following documents ready as applications cannot be submitted without these documents.
- insurance certificate, showing the vehicle is insured for public or private hire (depending on the licence type)
- V5 logbook. If the full logbook has not yet been received, the V5C (green slip) is acceptable, and you should provide the full logbook once received
- if only the V5C has been provided, a bill of sale, invoice or receipt
- completed transfer declaration form.
Licences can be granted on the day of application if submitted before 3pm(weekdays only), providing all supporting documentation has been provided.
If an application is submitted after 3pm for a same day application, the application will be processed the following working day.
Same day applications incur an additional charge of £20.