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Tell DVSA about an alteration to a public service vehicle (PSV)

Provide a notification of alterations if you've made changes to the specification of a public service vehicle (PSV).

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Published: 25 April 2013
• Last updated: 5 May 2023 — See all updates

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Notification of an alteration to a PSV

Ref: VTP5

PDF, 1.35 MB, 5 pages

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Details

Use this form to tell the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) if you make changes to the specification of a PSV (a ‘notifiable alteration’). There’s no fee for this.

You do not need to provide notification of alterations for the normal like-for-like replacement of worn, defective or damaged parts on a PSV.

Send the form online

1. Download and fill in the form.

2. Save the form on your computer.

3. Send the form to DVSA using the service to apply for a certificate for a bus or coach.

Send the form by post

You can also send the application by post.

PSV Section
DVSA
The Ellipse
Padley Road
Swansea
SA1 8AN

Your application will be delayed if you do not fill in the form correctly.

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Published 25 April 2013
Last updated 5 May 2023 + show all updates

1. 5 May 2023

   Updated to include the latest version of the form.

2. 29 January 2021

   Updated to latest version of application form. Update includes information that you should arrive at least 20 minutes before your appointment time.

3. 13 November 2020

   Updated to the latest version of the application form.

4. 29 April 2016

   Updated with the latest version of the application form.

5. 25 April 2013

   First published.