Private hire vehicle licence

Important: Private hire vehicles cannot pick up passengers in the street. All journeys must be pre-booked.

Apply for or renew a licence

To apply for a new licence or renew an existing one, complete the Vehicle application form.

Before you start, you’ll need to have the following documents ready to upload:

  • Insurance certificate
  • Vehicle registration document or bill of sale
  • MOT certificate (issued within 14 days of submitting your application)

We’ll process your application and email your licence, along with details on how to collect your plates or renewal discs.

For enquiries about a vehicle licence, email taxi.licensing@pendle.gov.uk

Related information

Taxi licensing

Taxi Licensing Team,
Number One Market Street,
Nelson,
Lancashire,
BB9 7LJ

Public licensing register

View the public register of licences