Transfer taxi ownership

These steps are a quick guide to assist you in transferring ownership of a Hackney Carriage or Private Hire taxi vehicle and you must refer to the terms and conditions in the taxi vehicle license application pack for full details and guidance.

Step 1 - Notification of Sale

Please make sure the person or persons you have bought the vehicle from has notified the Licensing Authority that they have sold the vehicle to you, by email to licensing@oxford.gov.uk. Please ensure if there are more 1 proprietor named on the licence that all proprietors send separate emails confirming the transfer of ownership. 

For Hackney Carriage Vehicles we require hand written letters from all existing and new proprietors which can then be emailed to licensing@oxford.gov.uk

Step 2 - Prepare all the necessary documents

Have all the documents listed below ready. Take a clear scan or photograph of each document (as instructed) on your device, ready to upload when completing your online application.

Private Hire Vehicles: 

• Certificate of Compliance (CoC) (this may be in the previous owners name)
• Certificate of Motor Insurance (must only name drivers who hold a valid licence issued by Oxford City Council)
• V5 Log Book (front page and middle pages) or New Keepers Slip
• any new proprietors who are not licensed as a HPD or PHD with Oxford City Council must supply photographic proof of identification (e.g. passport or drivers licence)

Hackney Carriage Vehicles: 

• Certificate of Compliance (CoC) (this may be in the previous owners name)
• Certificate of Motor Insurance (must only name drivers who hold a valid licence issued by Oxford City Council)
• V5 Log Book (front page and middle pages) or New Keepers Slip
• all proprietors must supply photographic proof of identification (e.g. passport or drivers licence)

Step 3 - Submit the application to the Council

You're ready to submit your online application but you should read steps 4 and 5 before you start.

Apply to transfer your vehicle

Once you have successfully submitted your online application, you will receive an automated email response that we have received your application. We will then assess your application. If your application is not complete, we will email you back with the advice on what needs to be corrected or what details or documents you have missed. 

If your application is valid, we will move to the next step.

If your application is valid, we will move to the next step.

Additional documents

If additional documents are required see Submit additional documents for a current licence application.

Step 4 - Payment

Once you have successfully submitted your online application (valid or invalid), you will need to make a payment within 14 days.

You will receive an email with a reference number of your application.  You will need to call the Taxi Licensing team to make a payment, over the phone via secure line using your Debit/Credit card. After taking the payment, we will email you the receipt.

If you do not make the payment within 14 days your application will be withdrawn.

Once the payment has been completed, an Officer will advise and book a suitable time for you to return the current plate and collect your new vehicle plate. We will also email you with your payment receipt and confirmation of your appointment.

Step 5 - Receiving the Paper Licence

Once the licence is issued, we will email your Paper Licence (counterpart) document.

If you're asked to send additional documents after you've submitted your application, follow the button in Step 3 and enter the unique reference number provided to you.