Temporary vehicle licence

Step 1: The Vehicle

You will need to make sure that the vehicle you wish to licence fulfils the requirements of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy (Gravesham). In particular you will need to look at:

• Appendix A which talks about the vehicle specifications and requirements

Please note it is the applicants' responsibility to ensure that their vehicle meets our requirements. All vehicles are inspected before a licence/plate will be issued; we cannot licence a vehicle until our requirements are satisfied or issue refunds as a result of vehicles being un-licensable.

Step 2: Documents

Once you have established that your vehicle meets the policy requirements, you will need to check that you have the following documentation available to submit with your application*:

• A current insurance certificate for the vehicle with the appropriate type of cover
• An MOT certificate that is not more than 6 months old when handed in
• The V5C registration document with the applicants' details as the owner (or the V5C/2 slip or bill of sale along with an alternative proof of ownership until the V5C is available)

*applicants using a laptop/computer can attach scanned copies of their documents to their application form, whilst those using a smartphone or handheld device will be able to attach photographs of them.

Euro Status – for new vehicle applications

At the first time of licensing, other than stretched limousines and Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles, vehicles must meet the Euro 5 or Euro 6 emission standards.

We will not be able to issue your licence until you have proof of the emissions status. The only acceptable document for this is the second page of the V5 logbook, therefore you may need to request a copy of this from the previous owner.

Step 3: Application

Once you have completed all of the above steps you can then apply for a temporary vehicle licence using our online form.

During this form you will be booking your annual inspection with Rosherville Limited. We won’t issue a licence until such time as we are satisfied that the vehicle meets the criteria of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy. This inspection is an integral part of checking this.

The form takes approximately fifteen minutes to complete. You will need to upload copies of the documentation mentioned in Step 2.

At the end of the form you'll be asked to make your payment by credit or debit card.

Please note that you can only apply for or renew one vehicle licence per form.

Step 1: The Vehicle

You will need to make sure that the vehicle you wish to licence fulfils the requirements of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy (Medway).

Please note it is the applicants' responsibility to ensure that their vehicle meets the council's requirements. All vehicles are inspected before a licence/plate will be issued; we cannot licence a vehicle until all requirements are satisfied or issue refunds as a result of vehicles being un-licensable.

Step 2: Documents and Vehicle Inspection

Once you've established that your vehicle meets the policy requirements, you will need to have your vehicle inspected by one of Medway Council’s Approved Garages. You will need to contact the garage to book your inspection, pay the relevant inspection fee directly to them when you attend, and present the following documentation to the garage at the time of the inspection:

• The V5C registration document with the applicants' details as the owner (or the V5C/2 slip or bill of sale along with an alternative proof of ownership until the V5C is available)

The garage fees with effect from 1 October 2025 are:

*garage will use their discretion in exceptional circumstances only

Step 3: Application

Once you have completed all of the above steps you can then apply for a temporary vehicle licence using our online form.

The form takes approximately ten minutes to complete. You'll need to upload a copy of the vehicle inspection form issued by the garage.

At the end of the form you'll be asked to make your payment by credit or debit card.

Please note that you can only apply for or renew one vehicle licence per form.