Vehicle licence
Important applicant information
In recent months, it’s come to our attention that applicants may have other people completing their application on their behalf, rather than complete their application themselves.
We strongly advise against this as you’ll still be the person responsible for the application and any supporting information and documents. Any errors, omissions and / or missed information from your application could, as a result deem your application incomplete to be processed or cause significant delays in your request to be a licence holder.
The applicant for whom the application relates to must complete the form themselves, as they are the person accountable for the information and supporting information in which they are supplying as a true and accurate application.
Licence type
You need to make sure you know what type of vehicle licence you wish to apply or renew, for example:
- hackney carriages - commonly known as 'black cabs', can be hailed or flagged down in the street and are usually in taxi ranks
- private hire vehicles - require pre-bookings in advance by a private hire operator
Cost
Fees are listed in the Vehicle application pack (download below).
Vehicle age
The licensed vehicle shall be no more than five years old from the first date of registration when first accepted for a licence.
Euro 6 diesel, plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) and battery electric vehicles (BEV) licensed vehicles shall be no more than seven years old from the first date of registration when first accepted for a licence.
Data protection information - privacy notice
We take your privacy very seriously therefore we urge you to read Luton Council’s privacy statements carefully because it contains important information about us, including:
- the personal information we collect about you
- what we do with your information
- who your information may be shared with
To find out more, visit our Privacy notice webpage.
Apply or renew
To apply or renew a full vehicle licence, complete an online form.
You will need a debit or credit card to use this service.
Change of particulars
If you have a change of particulars (for example change of address or name or notification of a motoring conviction) on your vehicle licence, complete the online form.
You will need a debit or credit card to use this service.
Downloads
Contact
For more information, contact our Licensing Service.
Email: licensing@luton.gov.uk
Phone: 01582 546040
Luton Council
Town Hall
George Street
Luton
LU1 2BQ