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 Private Hire Vehicle Licence Transfer
Download Form
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
- The fee for a vehicle transfer (including Hybrid etc): £129.00
- Electric: £0 + £19.00 plate fee
Payment can be made via BACs using the details:
BACS Details
- National Westminster Bank PLC
- Sort code – 60-14-05
- Bank account – 67834000
- Payee – Thanet District Council
- Reference – NAME/PLATE NO