Private Hire Replacement Vehicle

Newcastle Private Hire Vehicles can be replaced at any time during the licence period.

All vehicles shall have the vehicle category of M1 and an appropriate ‘type approval’ which is GB Type Approval or European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA)

The Licensing Authority strongly advise that you should not enter a financial agreement to purchase a vehicle to be licenced without first requesting written confirmation from the Licensing Authority that the specific make and model or vehicle conversion meets the minimum standard. This may require presentation of the vehicle to the Licensing Authority for inspection.

No new or replacement  vehicle will be granted a licence, unless compliant with the stipulations of the Newcastle upon Tyne Clean Air Zone

In order to apply for a replacement Private Hire Vehicle, you must complete the online application form.

You must upload the V5 registration certificate or sales invoice, and a valid certificate of insurance (which covers the vehicle for the use of private hire).

The appropriate fee will be calculated once the application has been submitted and the vehicle has passed the compliance test. There will also be additional test fees to pay.

Once the application has been submitted and received, a test slot will be booked and you will receive a booking confirmation email.

On the day of the test, please ensure you arrive at the Licensing Office at least 15 minutes prior to the test. The vehicle test takes approximately one hour.

Vehicle Enquires

If you have any enquiries before purchasing a vehicle or submitting your application relating to vehicle specification, colour, age or seating arrangements, please contact the test centre directly via e-mail NCCLicensing@newcastle.gov.uk

Contact

Email: NCCLicensing@newcastle.gov.uk

Address:

Licensing Office

Unit 2 Wincomblee Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE6 3PF