Update a taxi or private hire licence

Application forms

• To update your address and/or personal circumstances,  download the change of address and/or personal circumstances application form (PDF) [126KB] (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) [126KB] (opens new window) .
• To update your registration plate,  download the notification of change and alteration to licence application form (PDF) [126KB] (opens new window) .
• To be allowed to advertise on your taxi, download the approval to advertise application form (PDF) [95KB] (opens new window) .

Once you've completed your application, please bring it and 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 will be held every four weeks at the Barrhead Council Offices between 9.00am and 4.00pm (View the list of dates). If you need assistance in between either of those dates email celicensing@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk.                                                                                                                                                                             Capacity at drop-ins will be very limited with delays likely. Only attend drop-ins for new applications or if your renewal is due within 4 weeks. For enforcement issues please contact our Enforcement Officer directly on 07967 211128. Enforcement issues will not be dealt with at drop-ins.

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.