Manchester City Council

Change of name - hackney carriage/private hire

  1. Summary

    If you change your name you must inform us immediately and your records will be updated.

  2. Fees

    £29 per licence, includes document appointment, licence and badge.

  3. Application and guidance notes

  4. Processing and timescales

    We aim to process your application within 10 working days of receiving the application and all supporting documentation.

  5. Register

  6. Complaints

    Contact us in the first instance at: www.manchester.gov.uk/contacttaxilicensing

  7. Contact us

    www.manchester.gov.uk/contacttaxilicensing

  8. Attachments required

    You will need the following to process a change of name:

    • DBS disclosure (formerly known as CRB.) Use the online form above to request;
    • DVLA mandate for release of information, this is within the application form above; and
    • Deed poll certificate or other legal document i.e. marriage certificate, confirming your change of name, photocopies are not accepted.