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Replace a vehicle's dangerous goods (ADR) approval certificate

Apply to replace a vehicle's ADR certificate if you've lost the original, or need to change the owner or address.

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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Application for replacement ADR certificate

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Details

Use this form to apply for a replacement ADR certificate for your vehicle if you have lost the original, or need to change the owner or address.

When you cannot use this form

You cannot get a replacement certificate if:

  • your vehicle’s ADR certificate has expired
  • there has been a change to the vehicle’s ADR category

You will need to book and pass an ADR test.

Send the form online

  1. Download and fill in the form.

  2. Save the form on your computer or device.

  3. Send the form to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) using the service to apply for a vehicle test or certificate for a lorry or trailer.

  4. Pay the application fee by credit or debit card (DVSA will tell you how to do this after you’ve applied), or using a pre-funded account.

Your application will be delayed if you do not fill in the form correctly or pay the right fee.

Send the form by post

You can also send the application by post.

DVSA ADR Section
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
The Ellipse
Padley Road
Swansea
SA1 8AN

Updates to this page

Published 19 July 2013
Last updated 17 September 2021 + show all updates
  1. Updated form with information on how to make a card payment.

  2. Updated the application form.

  3. Published updated carriage of dangerous goods replacement certificate application form.

  4. First published.

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