You can make a change of vehicle application to replace the vehicle on licensed plates. This process is also used if you need to put on a temporary vehicle whilst your vehicle is being repaired.
An application to change the vehicle licensed as a taxi or private hire vehicle will be refused if the replacement vehicle is more than 5 years old from date of first registration. Wheelchair accessible vehicles are exempt from the above age policy but must meet Euro 6 standards for emissions or be an electric vehicle or ultra low emissions vehicle.
From 1st November 2024 the policy will change to 'not more than 7 years old from date of first registration'
To change a vehicle you will need to send the following to licensing@stroud.gov.uk;
- Application form
- A valid insurance certificate or cover note
- MOT Certificate (if more than 1 year old)
- V5 Registration Certificate
- Meter Certificate
- Council Test (from an authorised garage)
- Change of vehicle application fee plus separate fee for the replacement plate - see payment links below
- Return any plates and discs previously issued by the Council
- You will also need to send us some photos of the interior and exterior of the vehicle. Please note that you may also be required to bring the vehicle to Ebley Mill for a member of the Licensing Team to inspect.
Links to Pay for Change of Vehicle
Hackney Carriage Vehicle
Change of vehicle application fee
Replacement plate
Private Hire Vehicle
Change of vehicle application fee
Replacement Plate