Licences and permits directory - Hackney carriage and private hire vehicle licence

Please ensure that you read through the requirements of our policies before purchasing a vehicle.

We will not be responsible if you purchase a vehicle which is not compliant with our policy.

You must pay online for your application to be processed. If you fill out an online form and save it but do not pay, we will not receive it.

View our Taxi and Private Hire Licensing fees and charges

Once you have applied, you will need to send us the following documents:

Registration document (V5 log book)

­­­­Valid insurance certificate, which permits you to either ply for hire or work in a private hire capacity, whichever is applicable to your application.

Please post these documents to the address below. Alternatively, you may deliver the documents to our Sevenoaks offices or email them to licensing@sevenoaks.gov.uk.

You will also need to book a taxi vehicle compliance test.

We aim to produce vehicle plates for new and renewal vehicles within five working days of receiving your paperwork, including your vehicle test certificate.

Apply for a licence
 

Temporary replacement vehicle

Apply for a Temporary replacement vehicle

Licensing Partnership
Council Offices
Argyle Road
Sevenoaks
Kent
TN13 1HG

Call: 01732 227004

Email: licensing@sevenoaks.gov.uk