Apply for Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA): cars
Apply for Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) if you’re making or importing a single car or a very small number of cars (also known as IVA 1C).
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
You must apply to get a car or passenger vehicle with no more than 8 seats approved by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) if the vehicle has been:
- built
- rebuilt
- radically altered
- reconstructed from a classic vehicle
- imported
How much it costs
»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp fee will depend on the test you need and the class of vehicle you want to approve.
You can pay online when you apply by:
- credit or debit card
- using a pre-funded account
Apply for IVA for cars online
You’ll need:
- the vehicle identification number (VIN) or chassis number
- the vehicle registration number (if registered)
- a clear scan or photo of any evidence that supports your application � for example a Certificate of Conformity (CoC)
- your username and password if you’ve used the service before
You can register in the service if you’ve not used it before.
Once you’ve started your application you can save your form and complete it later.
What happens next
DVSA will send you an email to let you know the outcome. You’ll usually get a response within 10 working days.
Other ways to apply
Your application will be processed faster if you apply online. You can download and fill in the application form if you cannot use the online service.
Read the
before filling in the form.How to send the form
Send the application by post.
DVSA
Approvals Team
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Padley Road
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SA1 8AN
Help with your application
Contact DVSA if you need help with your application.
[email protected]
Telephone: 0300 200 1188
Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6pm
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