The Department for Transport has launched a public consultation. They are asking for views on proposals that could change how taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed.
You can read more about the consultation and provide your feedback on the GOV.UK website.
Replacement items
If you drive a hackney carriage or private hire vehicle, you can request a replacement for the following items:
- duplicate copy of licence
- Hackney carriage front plate carrier
- Hackney carriage back plate carrier
- Hackney carriage or private hire 'z' licence plate carrier
- Door sticker
- Driver's badge
- Driver's badge lanyard
- Dashboard badge holder
- Vehicle front plate
- Vehicle back plate
The fees for replacement items are available on our taxi licensing fees page.
Taxi door stickers
If you drive a hackney carriage or private hire vehicle, you must display our approved door stickers on the vehicle.
When you apply for a driver licence or operator licence, we will send you a door sticker with your licence plate.
If you need a door sticker, you can request a replacement.
You must display the door stickers centrally on the upper panel of both front doors.
Payment
There are a few ways you can pay:
By phone
You can pay the application or renewal fee by calling our Licensing team on 01245 606606.
By bank transfer
You can pay by bank transfer. Our bank details are:
- Account name: Chelmsford City Council
- Sort code: 60-05-13
- Account number: 55600018
You need to include the cost code (2083-10470) as the reference when you pay by bank transfer.