Apply for a PSV certificate of initial fitness (COIF)
Apply for a certificate of initial fitness (COIF) for public service vehicles (PSVs) with more than 8 passenger seats which transport people for profit.
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Use this form to apply for a COIF for vehicles with more than 8 passenger seats which transport people for profit.
Send the form online
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Download and fill in the form.
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Save the form on your computer.
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Send the form to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) using the service to apply for a certificate for a coach or bus.
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Pay the application fee by credit or debit card (DVSA will tell you how to do this after you’ve applied), or using a pre-funded account.
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 can be delayed if you do not fill in the form correctly.
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Published 14 July 2011Last updated 9 July 2024 + show all updates
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Updated to include the latest version of the application form.
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Updated to latest version of application form. Update includes information that you should arrive at least 20 minutes before your appointment time.
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Updated to latest version of form. Updated Section 5. 'Examination Requirements'
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