Form

Apply for a first trade licence (form VTL301)

Motor traders and vehicle testers can use form VTL301 to apply for a first trade licence.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• Published: 26 April 2013
• Last updated: 15 May 2026
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  1. 15 May 2026

     Removed the ODT due to processing issues. Users can still request an accessible format by emailing alternative.format@dvla.gov.uk. Made it clear that this form can only be posted to DVLA.

  2. 1 April 2026

     Updated PDF and accessible ODT

  3. 1 April 2025

     Uploaded the updated PDF

  4. 25 March 2024

     Updated VTL301 application for a first trade licence

  5. 1 April 2023

     VTL301 PDF updated.

  6. 22 July 2022

     updated pdf.

  7. 1 April 2022

     Updated VTL301 PDF uploaded.

  8. 1 April 2021

     Updated PDF

  9. 20 May 2020

     Attached new application form VTL301

  10. 8 April 2020

      PDF updated

  11. 24 October 2019

      PDF updated

  12. 25 March 2019

      PDF updated

  13. 30 August 2018

      Updated pdf

  14. 29 March 2018

      PDF updated

  15. 16 January 2018

      PDF update

  16. 10 November 2017

      PDF updated

  17. 1 April 2017

      PDF updated.

  18. 20 January 2017

      PDF updated.

  19. 26 April 2016

      Updated form.

  20. 7 April 2016

      Latest version of the VTL301 form added.

  21. 1 October 2015

      New version of VTL301 form added, along with a link to the guidance notes.

  22. 1 April 2015

      New tax rates from 1 April 2015

  23. 28 April 2014

      New version of the VTL301 form published.

  24. 4 April 2014

      Updated VTL301 form.

  25. 1 April 2014

      Updated VTL301 form.

  26. 26 April 2013

      First published.

Documents

VTL301

Ref: VTL301

PDF, 250 KB, 4 pages

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Details

If you’re a motor trader or vehicle tester, you can apply for a first trade licence or additional licences using this form (VTL301).

VTL301 guidance

View the guidance notes for help with filling in a VTL301 form.

The VTL301 is a print only form and cannot be completed digitally. The completed form must be posted to DVLA and not sent electronically.