Vehicles

This must be completed in full and submitted with:

• the appropriate fee
• proof of ownership of the vehicle
• a certificate of motor insurance
• Current (dated within 1 month) Basic DBS Certificate for all applicants (Does not apply to holders of a current Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver’s Licence issued by this Authority)

You can make an appointment for a vehicle inspection in advance, but the application form, supporting documentation and licence fee must be submitted to the licensing office at least two days before the test date. If you don't, your test appointment may be cancelled and the test fee forfeited.

Along with your application and fee you must provide:

• the vehicle registration document in your name, or proof of purchase identifying you as the purchaser
• a valid certificate of motor insurance which covers public or private hire (whichever is appropriate)

When you have applied and paid your fee we will inspect your vehicle at our testing station in Killingworth. If the vehicle passes the test and all other documentation is in order then we will issue:

• a licence plate
• a windscreen disc
• door decals