Update a taxi or private hire licence

Application forms

• To update your address and/or personal circumstancesdownload the change of address and/or personal circumstances application form (PDF, 126 KB)(opens new window)
• To update an existing licence other than registration such as a tow bar addition download the vary a licence application form (PDF, 126 KB)(opens new window)
• To update your registration platedownload the notification of change and alteration to licence application form (PDF, 126 KB)(opens new window)
• To be allowed to advertise on your taxi download the approval to advertise application form (PDF, 95 KB)(opens new window)

Once you've completed your application, please bring it and your supporting documentation along to a drop-in (see details below). We can check everything is correct and let you know if we need any more information to process your application. 

Drop-in sessions

Drop-in will be held every four weeks at the Barrhead Council Offices between 9.00am 11.30am and then from 1.00pm until 3.30pm (View the list of dates and the documentation you're required to bring with you.). 
Please note drop-in sessions are for renewal applications only. 

Enforcement

Enforcement issues will not be dealt with at drop-ins. For enforcement issues you should contact our Enforcement Officer directly at celicensing@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk 

If you require further help with your application you can contact celicensing@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk

What happens next?

We aim to process your application as soon as possible.

Legislation allows for consideration of the application within 3 months and a decision within 6 months.

If you don't hear from us about the outcome of your application within a reasonable period email celicensing@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk for an update.