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Apply for Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA): vans and light goods vehicles

Apply for Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) if you make or import a very small number of light goods vehicles with a gross vehicle weight up to 3,500kg.

From:
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Published
5 June 2013
Last updated
21 March 2024 — See all updates

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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IVA application form: vans and light goods vehicles (up to 3,500kg)

Ref: IVA 1LG

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Guidance on filling in the IVA application form

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Details

Use this form to apply for IVA for vans and light goods vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of up to 3,500kg.

You need to say if you can have the IVA test done by a video call rather than in person when you fill in the form.

  1. Download and fill in the application form.

  2. Save the application form on your computer.

  3. Send the application form to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) using the service to apply for IVA.

  4. 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.

Your application can be delayed if you do not fill in the application form correctly.

Published 5 June 2013
Last updated 21 March 2024 + show all updates

  1. Updated to include the latest version of the IVA 1LG application form.

  2. Updated the form and guidance notes as the number of times you can change the nominated vehicle for an IVA appointment has been reduced from 3 to 2.

  3. Updated to include the latest version of the IVA 1LG guidance.

  4. Updated to include the latest version of the IVA 1LG application form.

  5. Updated with the latest versions of the forms and guidance.

  6. Updated to latest version of guidance notes and application form. Updated section 8 examination requirements.

  7. Uploaded latest version of IVA 1LG form and guidance.

  8. Uploaded latest version of IVA 1G form and guidance.

  9. Updated to latest version of guidance notes.

  10. Updated to latest version of application form. Update includes information that you should arrive at least 20 minutes before your appointment time.

  11. Added a link to guidance on getting an IVA test by video call.

  12. Updated to latest version of form.

  13. Updated to latest version of form.

  14. Added information on coronavirus and IVA tests and what to do if you want to apply for a priority test. Updated to include the latest version of guidance notes and application form. Updated section 9 on the guidance notes to the latest cancellation and amendment policy. Updated pop-up on section 9 of the application form to include the latest cancellation and amendment policy.

  15. Updated the guidance notes for completing the IVA application form for vans and light goods vehicles.

  16. Updated the form with the latest version.

  17. Updated the application form and guidance notes with the latest versions.

  18. Updated form and guidance notes for Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) for LGVs with a gross vehicle weight up to 3,500kg.

  19. A new, interactive, version of the form has now been published which includes a page detailing payment options.

  20. First published.

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