Private hire vehicle licence

Private hire vehicles are the subject of licensing rules, regulations and conditions to ensure they are fit for purpose.

To apply for a licence please submit a completed application form with:

• V5C registration document (A bill of sale is required for new vehicle applications)
• An insurance certificate which must show appropriate private hire cover
• MOT certificate (if required)
• Certificate of fitness issued by an authorised Wokingham garage
• If the vehicle is fitted with a meter a meter certificate must be provided, showing the meter has been calibrated by an approved Wokingham meter agent

Application

• Application form for a vehicle licence (PDF)
• Wokingham hackney carriage and private hire licensing policy (PDF)

Completed forms

The completed application form and supporting documents must emailed to Licensing@wokingham.gov.uk or posted to:

Licensing,
Wokingham Borough Council,
Shute End,
Wokingham, RG40 1BN 

Fees 

Go to the  fees and payments page to find out the cost.

Legislation

Part ll Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 (the 1976 Act)