How to transfer your Hackney carriage or private hire vehicle to a new owner.
If you sell or transfer your vehicle you need to let us know in writing within 14 days. We'll need to know the name and address of the new owner.
New owners
If you're the new owner of a taxi vehicle, you can submit the forms online.
You'll need to send us:
- a pdf sale or transfer application form(164 KB) , filled in by the previous owner
- an document application form(166 KB) , filled in by the new owner
- certificate of insurance
- a full registration document (V5) or green slip
- payment
Submit your application and scans or photographs of the supporting documents.
Ask to transfer a vehicle licence
You'll need to call us on 0117 357 4900 to make payment of £53.
If you want someone else to discuss your application or licence with us on your behalf, you'll need to give us written permission.
How much it costs
It costs £53 to transfer ownership of a taxi vehicle.