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Vehicle changes and transfers

You can make a change of vehicle application to replace the vehicle on licensed plates. This process is also used if you need to put on a temporary vehicle whilst your vehicle is being repaired.

An application to change the vehicle licensed as a taxi or private hire vehicle will be refused if the replacement vehicle is more than 5 years old from date of first registration. Wheelchair accessible vehicles are exempt from the above age policy but must meet Euro 6 standards for emissions or be an electric vehicle or ultra low emissions vehicle.

To change a vehicle you will need to send the following to licensing@stroud.gov.uk;

  • Application form
  • A valid insurance certificate or cover note
  • MOT Certificate (if more than 1 year old)
  • V5 Registration Certificate
  • Meter Certificate
  • Council Test (from an authorised garage)
  • Change of vehicle application fee plus separate fee for the replacement plate - see payment links below
  • Return any plates and discs previously issued by the Council
  • You will also need to send us some photos of the interior and exterior of the vehicle. Please note that you may also be required to bring the vehicle to Ebley Mill for a member of the Licensing Team to inspect.

Links to Pay for Change of Vehicle

Hackney Carriage Vehicle

Change of vehicle application fee

 Replacement plate

Private Hire Vehicle 

Change of vehicle application fee

Replacement Plate

 

 

You can make a change of vehicle registration application if you want to put on or take off personalised number plates.

To make a change of registration application you must submit the following to licensing@stroud.gov.uk;

  • Application form
  • Change of vehicle registration fee plus a fee for a replacement plate - see payment links below 
  • Documents from DVLA confirming change of registration
  • Insurance certificate or cover note.
  • MOT certificate
  • Return any plates and discs previously issued by the Council

Links to Pay 

Hackney Carriage Vehicle 

Change of Registration Number application fee

 Replacement plate

Private Hire Vehicle  

Change of Registration Number application fee

Replacement Plate

You can make a transfer application is you have bought a vehicle that is already plated and licensed from another licence holder.  You can also use this application is you want to change your licensed hackney carriage vehicle into a private hire vehicle and visa versa.

To make a transfer application the new owner must submit the following to licensing@stroud.gov.uk;

  • Application form
  • Transfer fee plus a replacement plate fee (if a replacement plate is needed) - see payment links below
  • Proof of transfer of the licensed vehicle such as a registration certificate in the new owner’s name or, if not available, a bill of sale, an invoice or a credit agreement
  • A valid insurance certificate or cover note.
  • MOT (unless the vehicle is less than one year old)
  • Ensure that the vehicle holds a valid Council Vehicle Test Certificate. (Copies of the Council Vehicle Test inspection sheet are sent by the authorised garage electronically direct to the Licensing Team)
  • Written consent to transfer from previous licence holder
  • Basic DBS Certificate not more than one month old unless you hold or are also applying for a hackney carriage or private hire driver licence and are providing an Enhanced DBS check through that process

Links to Pay 

Hackney Carriage Vehicle 

Transfer application fee

 Replacement plate (only if a new plate is required)

Private Hire Vehicle  

Transfer application fee

Replacement Plate (only if a new plate is required)

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