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Apply to get your vehicle test and calibration equipment approved

Use this form to get your vehicle testing and calibration equipment approved by DVSA.

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Use this form to certify and verify that testing and calibration equipment is operating at the accepted standard.

How to apply

  1. Download and save the application form on your computer before you start to fill it in.

  2. Open the form on your computer, fill it in and save it again.

  3. Email the form to tachoequipment@dvsa.gov.uk. You will also need to attach any documents to support your application.

There is no charge for this service.

DVSA can ask you to resubmit test equipment for additional testing if it needs to verify any information supplied with your application.

Published 19 July 2013
Last updated 18 August 2022 + show all updates
  1. Updated with the latest version of the application form. Added details of how to submit your application by email.

  2. First published.