From Wednesday 1 February 2017, we won’t be accepting any technical applications for the HGV, PSV, Trailer, Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) and approval schemes by email. We'll continue to accept postal applications after this date.
However, the quickest way to send your application will be online on GOV.UK. You can already apply online for the following applications.
Vehicle approval
You can apply for an Individual Vehicle Approval test for:
- passenger cars
- goods vehicles
- buses and coaches
- trailers
- special purpose vehicles
Test certificate for a lorry or trailer
You can apply for a vehicle test or certificate for a lorry or trailer you’ll need to do this if:
- it hasn’t been tested before
- you’ve altered its chassis, weight, tyres or brakes
You can also:
- apply for a ‘certificate of keeper’ to prove that you’re responsible for your lorry or trailer
- ask for permission to supply a large goods trailer
Test certificate for coach or bus
You can apply for a vehicle test or certificate for a coach or bus if you:
- need a Certificate of Initial Fitness (COIF) to register your coach or bus as a Public Service Vehicle (PSV)
- need an Accessibility Certificate to carry disabled passengers
- need to apply for a replacement certificate
- have made a specification change to your coach or bus
- want permission to drive up to 100 km/h in France or Germany
Tell us about a change to coach or bus
You need to let us know if you’ve:
- made your coach or bus more accessible for disabled passengers
- made any changes to your coach or bus that has been issued with an original Certificate of Initial Fitness (COIF) or approval certificate
- made changes to the registration mark of your coach or bus
Why you should apply online
We suggest you start applying for your technical applications online now, so you can get used to doing this before we stop accepting applications by email.
Submitting your applications online should speed up the whole process. As soon as an application is submitted they’re date stamped meaning there won't be any postal delays. It also removes the time it takes us to upload any applications received by email, fax or post.
Once you’ve submitted your application online we can access it electronically at any DVSA site so we don’t need to post forms to testing stations anymore.
You’ll also be able to keep up to date with the progress of your application. You’ll receive an email at every stage of the application process letting you know things like when a payment is required or when you can arrange your appointment.
When you can apply by email
We’ll continue to accept email applications for:
- HGV
- RPC/LEC scheme applications
- TD1 and TD2 (plating applications)
- PSV
- RM1 (amend existing PSV record)
- RM2 and RM3 (create PSV record)
- PSVA4 (type approval application)
- PSV400 (type approval application)
- Approvals
- IVA 5 (request for replacement certificate)
- MSVA/PMSVA (for Derby, Gillingham, Kidderminster, Chadderton)
- all appeal forms
Experiencing problems applying online?
If you do experience any issues using the service then it might be worth updating your browser. You can find more information about what browser to use on GOV.UK.
If you've read all of the guidance but are still experiencing problems submitting an application online please call 0300 123 9000.
We updated this blog on 16 December 2016 with the new deadline for email applications (Wednesday 1 February 2017). We extended the cut-off date for email applications to February to give you more time to adapt to the changes during the busy festive period.
11 comments
Comment by Martin Põld posted on
Do I have to pay for submitting technical applications?
Comment by Bob Mann posted on
Hi is there any change planned for the ordering of Replacement / Duplicate Plating Certificates and Mot Certificates for Vehicles and Trailers , we currently fax any Requests to Swansea on a VTG59 / DVSA520.
Comment by Leanne Thompson posted on
Hi Bob
Thank you for your question. You can now submit a VTG59 / DVSA520 via the Technical Application system however both white mail and fax are still currently available channels for submitting DVSA Technical Applications.
Comment by Mark posted on
When does the system go live, we need to have applications in now for January due to the long waiting time?
At the meeting in Worcester talking about the IVA systems we did ask for an online "supermarket" system as this would make the booking of slots much easier for both sides. we were told this would be looked into.
Comment by Leanne Thompson posted on
Hi Mark
The Technical Application System (TAS) is active and available for the online submission of technical application forms.
Thank you for raising this at the Worcester meeting, we are aware of our customer's requirements and will be looking into this for future system implementation.
Comment by Mick Utting posted on
Can we still apply for SVA by using post.
Comment by Leanne Thompson posted on
Hi Mick
Thank you for your comment. White mail and fax are currently still available channels for submitting all DVSA technical applications.
Kind regards
Leanne
Comment by Dave Herbert posted on
would it be possible to have a comment facilty on TAS application
ie urgent request for VTG6 plate
Regards
Dave
Comment by Leanne Thompson posted on
Hi Dave
Thank you for your comment and suggestion. There is no provision on the TAS system to record comments as all applications are dealt with in the date order that they are received. Should your request be an urgent one, please email the appropriate mailbox notifying the team you have submitted the application form.
Regards
Leanne
Comment by Trevor posted on
A welcome change!
Our nearest certifying officer is 40 miles away (since our local testing station closed). Are we going to be able to arrange appointments and bookings for re certification at ATF's?
Also on line booking system for VOSA test stations was very useful. The ATF we use does not appear to be using a spreadsheet so checking bookings can be difficult. Can the original on line booking system be adapted and employed to work with ATF bookings?
Good progress though!
Comment by Thomas (DVSA) posted on
Hi Trevor,
Thank you for your comment and feedback. The Technical Application System isn’t a booking tool. It’s how applications forms for technical tests will be submitted online.
I’ll make sure that your suggestion of an ATF booking system is included in any service provision investigations we do in the future.
Regards
Thomas