A vehicle licence is valid for 12 months. You must renew it before it expires.
To renew a vehicle licence, you need:
- your V5C certificate or proof of purchase
- a valid MOT certificate, if applicable
- your vehicle insurance certificate
- vehicle inspection certificates
We recommend submitting your application and evidence at least 2 weeks before you want to start using the vehicle.
To apply for a taxi and private hire vehicle licence, complete the application form.
Submit your application and all supporting evidence to the relevant office as advised on the application form.
Email Carlisle: [email protected]
Email Copeland: [email protected]
To renew your vehicle licence in Allerdale, you will need to complete the online application on the Licensing Portal.
Renew your driver vehicle licence
Pay for your renewal
You can pay your taxi and private hire vehicle licence fee by debit or credit card.
For more information on the cost of a renewal, see taxi and private hire licence fees: Allerdale
Telephone: 0300 373 3730
Your renewal application
We will only consider an application when:
- the online form has been submitted
- all required evidence has been submitted
- full payment has been made
Plates
When applying for a renewal, you must return your existing plates when collecting your new one.
You must return your plates immediately if they have been suspended. The vehicle will not be reinstated until the plates have been returned.