VEHICLE APPLICATIONS ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL. PLEASE USE THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM BELOW.

New vehicles and vehicle renewals

If you would like to licence your own vehicle for use as a Hackney Carriage or Private Hire vehicle you will need to make an application using the portal below.

Before you do this, please check to see if your vehicle is on our approved list and meets the Milton Keynes City Council standards and requirements. See the bottom of this page for these lists.

Change of vehicle/owner

If you are changing your vehicle or have purchased a licensed vehicle from another driver you can now use the online application form rather than emailing it through to us. Please ensure you select 'Change of Owner/Vehicle - Private Hire' or 'Change of Owner/Vehicle - Hackney Carriage' as appropriate.

Online Vehicle Application Portal

NOTE: We aim to action all emails and applications within seven working days, however this may vary during holiday periods or bank holidays. If you contact the council you MUST provide an application reference, badge number or plate number or you will not receive a response.

Updating your documents

Licensed drivers are required to keep the Council up to date with a number of documents that have expiry dates and any other changes. You must inform us of any changes to your insurance policy and let us know who is driving the vehicle and/or what operator(s) they are working for.

Road traffic accidents

If your vehicle has been involved in a road traffic accident then you will to email taxienforcement@milton-keynes.gov.uk and provide evidence of any damage to your vehicle.