Form

Replace an Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) certificate

Apply to replace an Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) certificate if you've lost or destroyed the original.

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Documents

Application for a replacement or duplicate approval certificate

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Details

Use this form to apply for a replacement IVA certificate if you’ve lost or destroyed the original.

How to send the form

Send your application using the service to apply for IVA.

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) might need to inspect your vehicle before giving you a replacement certificate.

If you find the original certificate

Send the original certificate to DVSA if you find it.

DVSA
The Ellipse
Padley Road
Swansea
SA1 8AN

Updates to this page

Published 25 January 2013
Last updated 24 March 2023 + show all updates
  1. Updated to latest version of application form.

  2. Updated to latest version of form.

  3. Updated with the latest version of the application form.

  4. A new version of IVA application form: replacement approval certificate (IVA 5) has been published.

  5. First published.

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