Apply for a public service vehicle (PSV) accessibility type approval certificate
Apply for a 'type approval' certificate for a public service vehicle (PSV) to make sure it meets disability and accessibility regulations.
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Use this form to apply for an accessibility ‘type approval’ certificate for a bus or coach to show it meets wheelchair accessibility, general accessibility or wheelchair and general accessibility rules.
You also need to fill in a accessibility requirements specification form (PSVA 12) to support your application.
Send the form online
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Download and fill in the application form.
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Save the application form on your computer.
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Send the application form to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) using the service to apply for an accessibility certificate.
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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 by cheque or using a pre-funded account.
Send the form by post
You can also send the application by post.
DVSA PSV Section
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 19 July 2013Last updated 24 March 2023 + show all updates
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