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.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Published: 25 January 2013
• Last updated: 24 March 2023 — See all updates

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Documents

Application for a replacement or duplicate approval certificate

Ref: IVA 5

PDF, 1.08 MB, 3 pages

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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

Published 25 January 2013
Last updated 24 March 2023 + show all updates

1. 24 March 2023

   Updated to latest version of application form.

2. 24 September 2020

   Updated to latest version of form.

3. 9 November 2018

   Updated with the latest version of the application form.

4. 30 June 2017

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

5. 25 January 2013

   First published.