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

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

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