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 certificate
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.
Workington office: [email protected]
Carlisle office: [email protected]
Whitehaven office: [email protected]
Pay for your renewal
The cost for a renewal is £149.20
You can pay your taxi and private hire vehicle licence fee by debit or credit card.
See Cumberland Council fees and charges for more information.
Telephone: 0300 373 3730
Your renewal application
We will only consider an application when:
- the application 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.