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Hackney Carriage and Private Hire vehicle licences once issued remain valid for a period of 12 months, unless they are surrendered or revoked during this period.
Before the Licensing Authority can grant a vehicle licence it must be satisfied that the vehicle is fit for purpose. To assess whether a vehicle is fit for purpose, a vehicle must be:
In order to assist the Licensing Authority to determine the above, the applicant is required to submit the following documentation in addition to the prescribed application form, and the applicable fee:
* The V5 should be in the name of the current registered keeper of the vehicle, and must state M1 in the vehicle category. In cases where the full V5 is not available at the time of application, the new keepers slip will be accepted, if it’s accompanied by a purchase receipt. Where the V5 is not available due to the vehicle being brand new, a receipt of purchase/lease will be accepted.
** Required if the proposed vehicle is a non-standard “novelty” or “limousine” type vehicle, or the vehicle's V5 document does not state M1.
* The V5 should be in the name of the registered keeper of the vehicle at the time of the renewal, and must state M1 in the vehicle category.
* The V5 should be in the name of the registered keeper of the vehicle at the time of the transfer. In cases where the full V5 is not available at the time of application, the new keepers slip will be accepted.
* The V5 should be in the name of the current registered keeper of the vehicle, and must state M1 in the vehicle category. In cases where the full V5 is not available at the time of application, the new keepers slip will be accepted, if it’s accompanied by a purchase receipt. Where the V5 is not available due to the vehicle being brand new, a receipt of purchase/lease will be accepted.
** Required if the proposed vehicle is a non-standard “novelty” or “limousine” type vehicle, or the vehicle's V5 document does not state M1.