Record details
- Overview
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A private hire vehicle licence is required for a vehicle that wished to be pre-booked,
All private hire vehicles must be driven by a person who holds a HCV/PHV drivers licence.
We can only issue a private hire vehicle licence for vehicles that operate within the district. All vehicles will be subject to inspections
- Conditions
- Cost from 1 April 2026
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Licence Fees from 1 April 2026 Grant of new licence £340.50 Renewal of existing licence £313.00 Internal Plate replacement £15.00 Plate or bracket replacement £29.00 Paper licence replacement £20.00 Change of vehicle only £141.00 Transfer of licensee only £72.00 Plate exemption application £79.00 Change of vehicle and licensee £212.50 - Apply / renew
- Change of details
- Additional information
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The following documents must be submitted with your application:-
- Current insurance certificate
- MOT no older than 28 days, completed at a test station within the Cherwell Council area.
- Receipts for any advisories works completed following your MOT
- Full V5 Log Book, or green slip and bill of sale if you have just purchased the vehicle.
- Report an accident
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From 13 April 2026 all licenced taxi vehicles must book their mid-license vehicle inspections using the below booking form:
- Contact Licensing