To apply for a new 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 licence
The cost for a new licence is £184.20 including door stickers.
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 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