Form: Apply for a PSV certificate of initial fitness (COIF)

Driver Vehicle Standards Agency

February 22

13:13 2024

Use this form to apply for a COIF for vehicles with more than 8 passenger seats which transport people for profit.

Download and fill in the form.
Save the form on your computer.
Send the form to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) using the service to apply for a certificate for a coach or bus.
Pay the application fee by credit or debit card (DVSA will tell you how to do this after youve applied), or using a pre-funded account.

You can also send the application by post.

PSV Section
DVSA
The Ellipse
Padley Road
Swansea
SA1 8AN

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

Published 14 July 2011
Last updated 22 February 2024 +show all updates

22 February 2024
Updated to include the latest version of the application form.
5 May 2023
Updated to include the latest version of the application form.
24 March 2023
Updated to latest version of application form.
29 January 2021
Updated to latest version of application form. Update includes information that you should arrive at least 20 minutes before your appointment time.
12 November 2020
Updated to latest version of form. Updated Section 5. 'Examination Requirements'
1 July 2020
Updated with the latest version of the application form.
29 April 2016
Updated with the latest version of the application form.
14 July 2011
First published.