If you have a replacement hire car vehicle due to your current vehicle being damaged then you must apply for a licence for the hire car vehicle.
Cost of a replacement hire vehicle licence
The cost of a replacement hire vehicle licence is £145. The fee is to be paid on submission of your application.
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.
For same day applications there is an additional charge of £20.
Apply for a replacement hire vehicle licence
If you are replacing your vehicle with a hire car you will need to submit a replacement hire vehicle licence application online.
If you are the currently licenced vehicle owner/driver you will need to first complete an accident notification form as this will need to be uploaded as part of your licence application.
The plates issued as part of the licence remain the property of South Ribble Borough Council, the new licence issued is only intended as a replacement for the accident damaged vehicle. The accident damaged vehicle can only be off the road suspended for a maximum of 2 months or the licence will cease to exist.
Once the accident damaged vehicle has been repaired and deemed roadworthy, the plates for the hire car must be surrendered to South Ribble Borough Council and the licence will then lapse.
Reminder to all drivers: categorised accident damaged vehicles will not be allowed back on the fleet.