Vehicle licensing
Pages in Vehicle licensing
- 1. Vehicles licensing
- 2. Hackney Carriage Vehicle New Application
- 3. Hackney Carriage Vehicle Renewal Application
- 4. Private Hire Vehicle New Application
- 5. Private Hire Vehicle Renewal Application
- 6. You are here: Vehicle Inspections (New, Renewal and Interim)
- 7. Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
6. Vehicle Inspections (New, Renewal and Interim)
Book your Depot Vehicle Appointment
Please be advised we are unable to plate your vehicle without you having made a valid application to Reigate & Banstead Borough Council to license your vehicle.
This page is intended to help applicants that have already applied for a new, are renewing an existing Private Hire or Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence, or arranging an Interim inspection.
YOU MUST ENSURE A NEW OR RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR A VEHICLE LICENCE HAS BEEN SUBMITTED BEFORE YOU BOOK YOUR DEPOT VEHICLE APPOINTMENT. ANY BOOKING MADE WITHOUT A VALID APPLICATION WILL BE CANCELLED WITH NO RECOURSE TO REFUND. A NEW APPOINTMENT AND FEE PAID WILL BE REQUIRED AFTER AN APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED.
A VALID PRIVATE HIRE/HACKNEY CARRIAGE DRIVER LICENCE MUST BE HELD BEFORE SUBMITTING A VEHICLE APPLICATION AND BOOKING A DEPOT APPOINTMENT.
What type of appointment do I need to book?
Guidance is provided below on the type of appointment you MUST book via our online depot booking service to progress your vehicle licence application, or alternatively renew or retain an existing licence.
We strongly recommend before booking your appointment you see our guidance documents at the footer of this page.
Important notes:
All new vehicles licensed for the first time must have an MOT carried out within 28 days prior to the appointment - this includes vehicles under 3 years old, but excludes brand-new vehicles with less than 1000 miles when it arrives at the depot for its inspection. This inspection will check the vehicle meets our licensing requirements.
The vehicle age is taken as the date of first registration. For a new application the vehicle MUST be less than 7 years from the date of first registration at the inspection date. Once a vehicle is 7 years old at the date of renewal, you must have applied and paid to renew before the licence expires.
We cannot renew an expired licence. If you have let your licence expire a new application must be made (and we will not license the vehicle under a new application once it is over 7 years old).
It is your responsibility to ensure the vehicle has a valid MOT at all times.
What type of appointment do I need to book?
Please see the below for guidance on what type of appointment you MUST book to progress your new vehicle licence application.
Private Hire Vehicles
| Vehicle age details | Depot appointment needed | Additional checks needed following grant of licence |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles under 3 years | Private Hire Vehicle - NEW - safety check | N/A |
| Vehicles over 3 years old | Private Hire Vehicle - NEW - safety check | Private Hire Vehicle - Interim Check at 6 Months from start date of your licence. |
| Vehicles over 7 years old (renewing only) | Private Hire Vehicle - RENEWA:L -safety check | Private Hire Vehicle - Interim Check at 4 Months and 8 Months from start date of your licence. |
Hackney Carriage Vehicles
| Vehicle age details | Depot appointment needed | Additional checks needed following grant of licence |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles under 3 years | Hackney Carriage Vehicle - NEW - safety check | N/A |
| Vehicles over 3 years old | Hackney Carriage Vehicle - NEW - safety check | Hackney Carriage Vehicle - Interim Check at 6 Months from start date of your licence. |
| Vehicles over 7 years old (renewing only) | Hackney Carriage Vehicle - RENEW - safety check | Hackney carriage Vehicle - Interim Check at 4 Months and 8 Months from start date of your licence. |
All renewing vehicles will require RENEW - safety check and relevant additional Interim checks following the grant of the licence.
Note: For Hackney Carriage Vehicles, if you have a wheelchair accessible vehicle, over the age of 7, you may be able to license this vehicle. Please contact the licensing department prior to making an application and booking your vehicle appointment.
Booking your Depot Vehicle Appointment
Before booking your appointment please make sure you have read all of the information above and you have made your application to license your vehicle.
YOU MUST ENSURE A NEW OR RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR A VEHICLE LICENCE HAS BEEN SUBMITTED BEFORE YOU BOOK YOUR DEPOT VEHICLE APPOINTMENT. ANY BOOKING MADE WITHOUT A VALID APPLICATION WILL BE CANCELLED WITH NO RECOURSE TO REFUND. A NEW APPOINTMENT AND FEE PAID WILL BE REQUIRED AFTER AN APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED.
A VALID PRIVATE HIRE/HACKNEY CARRIAGE DRIVER LICENCE MUST BE HELD BEFORE SUBMITTING A VEHICLE APPLICATION AND BOOKING A DEPOT APPOINTMENT.