Apply for a hackney carriage or private hire vehicle permit

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If you don't already have an account (for your parking permit), you'll need to create one.

You'll need access to an email account to apply online. Need help setting up an email account?

The free hackney carriage or private hire vehicle permit allows unlimited travel through all six congestion charging locations during charging hours.

Your permit will be valid for 12 months or until your licence expires (whichever is sooner).

You cannot use it until we confirm that we have approved your application. Your permit will not be available to use until the scheme begins.

To qualify:

you must hold a valid Hackney Carriage or Private Hire Vehicle Licence
you or the operator you work for must be the registered keeper of the car(s) on your application

You do not qualify if your licence has expired or if you are in the process of applying for or renewing it.

You must provide the following evidence to support your application:

a valid Hackney Carriage or Private Hire Vehicle licence showing the vehicle registration (number plate) of the car(s) on your application
the V5C (logbook) or V5C alternative (listed below) of each car on the application, showing that you or the operator you work for is the registered keeper

You can use the following documents in place of your V5C:

the most recent vehicle tax reminder showing your full name, address and postcode
a garage sales invoice or new keeper supplement (V5C2) - if the vehicle has been purchased within the last 6 weeks

If the V5C of the car you use is not registered in your name, you can apply for a permit using one of the following alternatives.

For a company car, you must provide:

a copy of the V5C
a letter or email from your employer showing your full name and confirming that only you use the car

For a long-term lease, hire-purchase or other financial agreement, you must provide: