Taxi Licensing Team
PO Box 532, Town Hall, Manchester M60 2LA

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Application for a NEW Private Hire Vehicle Licence

Please complete ALL sections and SIGN before submitting to Taxi Licensing.

PERSONAL or COMPANY DETAILS
1 / SurnameOR Company Name
2 / First Name(s)
3 / Address (including postcode)
4 / Date of Birth / 5 National Insurance No.
6 / Home Telephone No. / 7 Mobile Telephone No.
8 / Email address / 9 PH Badge No.
VEHICLE DETAILS
10 / Vehicle Registration / 11 Date First Registered
(less than 7 years old)
12 / Make and Model of Vehicle
13 / Vehicle Colour: SEE GUIDANCE NOTES ABOUT COLOUR POLICY
14 / Private Hire Operator used / 15 Fuel Type
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING AND TICK  ALL THAT APPLY
16 / Is the vehicle: / Used/Pre-owned OR Brand new delivery mileage only
17 / Does the vehicle have a professionally-fitted swivel seat? / YESNO
18 / Is the vehicle wheelchair accessible, for example, can it carry a passenger seated in a wheelchair? / YESGo to Q19
NOGo to Q22
19 / Which types of wheelchair are accessible to the vehicle? Tick those that apply:
Standard wheelchair / Electric wheelchair
20 / Does the vehicle have straps to secure the wheelchair? / YESNO
21 / When wheelchair is secure, can the user be secured by a seatbelt? / YESNO
22 / Is vehicle fitted with CCTV or VPIS? If YES, state make and model below: / YESNO
23 / Is the vehicle fitted with a taxi meter? If YES, state make and model below / YESNO

Applicants are advised that to make knowingly a false statement or omit any information from this application is a criminal offence. The information you have provided will be held by the Council on computerised and manual files (some data will be made available on a public register as required by relevant legislation). The data may also be disclosed to other departments within the Council or other organisations, but only in order to ensure compliance with relevant legislation or for identification purposes or to prevent or detect fraud or crime. Manchester City Council is a registered Data Controller in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the answers given herein are true.

Date:...... Signature:...... ………......

Application Checklist

Before you submit your application, please visit for information, policies and guidance on vehicles (ie age and colour).

Tick the following boxes to ensure you have all the necessary documents. Any omissions will result in the return and delay of your application.

A copy of your log book V5C (vehicle registration document). This must be in the applicants name and current address.

If the vehicle is BRAND NEW from a showroom, a copy of the log book V5C or invoice from the manufacturer/ dealership must be provided and a letter from the manufacturer/dealership stating the vehicle is brand new with delivery mileage only. Maximum delivery mileage permitted is normally 200 miles.

The appropriate Fee:-See current fee table

All payments are now made on-line - you will be sent a link to make your payment once it is being processed

All vehicles must be less than 7 years old at date of application

If you are not a private hire driver badge holder (“owner only”), you will also need:

One recent colour passport-type photograph (without hat or sunglasses).

An Applicant Declaration (available to download at which must be fully completed by the applicant.

EITHER ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Original EEA Passport. If you do not hold a current EEA passport, you will need to provide evidence that you are entitled to remain in this country and able to work, OR
Original birth certificate, if issued in the UK - photocopies not accepted. If producing a birth certificate, you must also provide official evidence of your National Insurance number, for example, a P45, P60 or your National Insurance card.
What to take with you to the vehicle examination at Gorton Test Centre:

An original current insurance certificate/cover note for the vehicle in the name of the applicant – copies/faxes not accepted.
NB – if the applicant does not hold a Private Hire Driver’s Badge, the insurance should show that the applicant is excluded from driving the vehicle.

The sticker request form (page 5), stamped and signed by the operator.

The completed application form and all requested documents and fee should be submitted to:

Taxi Licensing Team, PO Box 532, Town Hall, Manchester, M602LA

Application for NEW Private Hire Vehicle

Complete this form and enclose with your application and documents.

Name______Badge No ______

Daytime Phone No.______Vehicle Reg.______

Indicate your preferred test date, if this is NOT available a nearest alternative will be offered (see below for appointment times).

1st choice DAY ______DATE______TIME ______

2nd choice DAY ______DATE______TIME ______

3rd choiceDAY ______DATE______TIME ______

Appointment times are as follows:-

Monday to Friday :-07:3008:1509:0009:4510:3011:1512:3013:1514:0014:4515:30

  • If possible, avoid Monday and Tuesday as these days are often booked out by vehicle owners in advance for 4, 6 and 8 month inspections and the diary may be full.
  • We will try and contact you when we are making the booking. If we are unable to contact you, we will send the appointment date and time in the post which will advise how you can change the booking if desired. Please make sure you have given a daytime telephone number.
  • When the vehicle has passed the test, you will be able to collect your new licence and plates on production of the insurance documents and Sticker Request Form at the Gorton Test Centre.
  • If your vehicle does not pass its inspection, the vehicle examiner will provide you with information on how to book a re-test.

Payment Method:-

Taxi Licensing will email you a payment link.

Please ensure Taxi Licensing have an up to date email address for you.

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Private Hire Vehicle – New Application – Nov 2016