Apply for Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA): cars
Apply for Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) if you鈥檙e 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
The 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聽IVA聽for cars online
You鈥檒l 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 鈥� for example a Certificate of Conformity (CoC)
- your username and password if you鈥檝e used the service before
You can register in the service if you鈥檝e not used it before.
Once you鈥檝e 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鈥檒l 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
The Ellipse
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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