You will need a vehicle licence if you own or drive a hackney carriage (taxi) or a private hire vehicle. You will also need a driver licence.
When you apply to licence your vehicle for the first time, it must be less than five years old from the date of first registration with the DVLA.
Your vehicle will need an inspection check every year, as long as it is less than 10 years old. If the vehicle is 10 years old and more, it must be checked every six months. We can't accept a vehicle inspection check if it was carried out more than six weeks before your application date.
Before you apply
You will need to upload the following documents in support of your application:
- V5 registration certificate
- Insurance (covering for private hire or public hire as appropriate)
- MoT certificate (if any)
- Vehicle inspection sheet
- Meter test certificate (for hackney carriages only)
- LOLER certificate (if any)
Apply online where you can submit the supporting documents and pay the correct fee.
Licensing more than one vehicle
If you intend to licence more than one vehicle from a particular location, contact the planning department on 01603 989342 before submitting your application as it is likely that planning permission will be needed.
Contact details
If you have any questions about completing the application form, email licensing@norwich.gov.uk or call 01603 989400.
