With reference to Section 49(1) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, the person to whom the vehicle is transferred shall supply the Council’s Licensing Office with the information required by the Transfer of a Hackney Carriage Vehicle licence application form, within the period of 14 days as specified in the said section.  Before a transfer application is accepted by the Licensing Office, the registration document must have been seen in the previous keeper’s name.

A transfer application will not be accepted unless the logbook has been produced in the previous owners name.