Private hire vehicle licence

Replacement vehicles

If you have had an accident please email the licensing team with the date of the accident and pictures of the accident damage.

If you require a replacement vehicle, please complete the Licensing a temporary vehicle form and submit:

  • Certificate of motor insurance
  • Certificate of compliance
  • Copy of the vehicle registration document (V5)
  • Online payment receipt number.

Payment for a private hire temporary change of vehicle must be made through our online payments system.

What happens to my current vehicle licence?

  1. Your current vehicle licence will be suspended (for a maximum of 2 months)
  2. Remove the plate from the vehicle (a new plate will be issued when the suspension is lifted)
  3. A new temporary vehicle licence will be issued for 2 months.

What happens when my vehicle is repaired?

When your vehicle has been repaired and returned to you, please email the licensing team to lift the suspension.  You must include;

  1. The vehicle licence and registration number
  2. Certificate of motor insurance
  3. A new certificate of compliance

Please remove and destroy the plate from the courtesy car. 

What happens if your vehicle is not repaired within 2 months?

A vehicle licence is automatically revoked after 2 months if the vehicle has not been repaired and the suspension lifted within that time. 

What if my vehicle is written off?

You will need buy a new vehicle and apply for a new vehicle licence.

Will I get a refund?

Refunds are not issued on cancelled, surrendered, or revoked licences as Slough Borough Council have incurred the full cost of issuing the licence once it has been granted and issued.