Form

OV45: Application for an official stamp replacement

If you are an OV, CSO or FCCO, you must use this form to request a new stamp if yours has been lost, damaged or stolen.

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OV45: Get a new Official Veterinarian (OV) stamp

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Details

This form is for use by Official Veterinarians (OVs), Certification Support Officers (CSOs) and Food Competent Certifying Officers (FFCOs).

You’ll be asked to provide:

  • your name
  • your SP, CSO or NV number
  • your practice details
  • your crime reference number, if you have one

Send the completed form to APHA’s OV team at CSCOneHealthOVTeam@apha.gov.uk, or

OV Team
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Customer Service Centre One Health
County Hall, Spetchley Road
Worcester
WR5 2NP

Applications will be processed in 10 working days. For OVs, replacement stamps will be posted to the address given on your Improve International account. For AHPs and FCCOs, replacement stamps will be posted to your employer’s address.

Updates to this page

Published 5 August 2024

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