Application Form to TRANSFER a Plate to a different vehicle
Please see the revised Vehicle Guidelines
Applications must be accompanied by the following documentation:
- provision of suitable vehicle insurance
- certificate of compliance – list of approved garages
- proof of ownership
- visual examination & meter test
Download Application Form for TRANSFER
Download Form
Vehicle transfer procedure
Please contact the licensing department licensing@thanet.gov.uk to book a visual inspection with us. Visuals only take place on a Tuesday or Thursday morning.
Once your vehicle has passed the visual inspection we will issue you compliance paperwork to take to the garage.
You need to supply the following to us once your vehicle has had its visual –
A completed application form (this must be filled in by the licence holder)
Vehicle registration document or new keepers slip
Certificate of compliance and checklist
Valid up to date insurance which must show for hire and reward
As of 1st April
The fee for a vehicle transfer (including Hybrid etc) is £129.00
Payment can be made via BACs using the details below
BACS Details
National Westminster Bank PLC
Sort code – 60-14-05
Bank account – 67834000
Payee – Thanet District Council
Reference – NAME/PLATE NO