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Details of Notifiable Alterations or Application for
Change of Plated Details of a Goods Motor Vehicle or
Trailer Application for Design Weight Certificate
Road Traffic Act 1988, Part II - Section 49
Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994 - Section 61A
FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE FORM ACCURATELY OR IN FULL COULD RESULT IN
DELAYS OR REJECTION
1 YOUR DETAILS
Contact Name :
Company Name :
Address :
Postcode :
Tel. No. :
Email :
2 VEHICLE OR TRAILER DETAILS
Full vehicle chassis number or trailer identification number to be completed for all
Applications (see below).
Note 1 (Vehicles) : If notifying a cherished transfer, write the current registration mark and
the previous one below.
Note 2 (Vehicles) : You will need to send DVSA your RPC certificate separately to allow
us to issue an amendment. On receipt of your new plating documents, please destroy all
previous copies.
Full Vehicle Chassis Number or Trailer Identification Number
Current VRM :
Previous VRM :
Vehicle /Trailer
Make :
Trailer Ministry Number :
No. of Axles :
Valid RPC / LEC?
YES
NO
Please Note :
Transport for London or DVLA won’t be notified if you don’t inform us that you
have a valid RPC/LEC certificate. This may impact eligibility for the London Low Emission
Zone or excise duty restrictions.
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3 - EXAMINATION APPOINTMENT
Note : Please complete this section in all cases (we reserve the right to inspect the
vehicle).
At which Authorised Testing Facility/Station* would you like the vehicle inspected?
(Please give the location name and the number if known.)
Location
Name :
Location
Number :
*Details of available test locations which can conduct this test can be found on our web site :
www.gov.uk/dvsa or by ringing the DVSA Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 9000.
Note : If the vehicle carries dangerous goods, it must be presented safe for test.
4 PLATING CERTIFICATE DETAILS
Attach a separate photocopy of your current plating certificate (VTG7) we may not be able
to deal with your application without it. Do not send originals, failure to provide this
information may delay your application.
5 - NATURE OF ALTERATION OR CHANGE TO PLATED DETAILS
NOTE : You do not need to notify us of normal replacement of worn, defective or damaged
parts or components on a “like for like” basis.
Do not use the VTG10 for alterations on un-registered vehicles. If the alteration is to up-rate
or down-rate the plated weight of the vehicle, please confirm the new weight
requirements in the box on page 3. For changes made to the vehicle please provide full
details of the alterations made. In particular :
For tyre changes, tell us the sizes of the tyres on each axle, the load indices,
and whether they are fitted in single or dual formation.
Give full details of any change to the braking system - Please include a
schematic diagram (attach separately from application form see page 3)
with a key to the components and confirm on which axles park brakes are
fitted below :
Axle 1
Axle 2
Axle 3
Axle 4
For all applications for a design weight certificate (see Section 5(2))
please include evidence of the new design weight i.e. documentation from the
manufacturer or converter or a copy of a revised manufacturer’s plate.
Where available, please supply us with the manufacturer’s or converter’s
name and reference, or technical contact details below
Name :
Tel. No. :
Email :
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5 - NATURE OF ALTERATION OR CHANGE TO PLATED DETAILS (cont)
Please use the box below to confirm the new weight requirements if the alteration is to
up-rate or down-rate the plated weight of the vehicle. Please refer to page 2 for all the
alteration requirements to include in this section.
Please Note : Do not use this form to include any diagrams. Please attach any diagrams
separately making sure you include the following details for cross referencing purposes :
Your name and Company name
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of the vehicle/trailer.
Make and model of the vehicle/trailer
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DIMENSIONS
For all chassis alterations and/or body changes, please include a diagram separately
from this application* and provide the new dimensions below
*Note : See page 3 for what vehicle/trailer details to include with any documents supplied
separately from the application.
Overall Length :
mm
Overall width :
mm
Distance between closely spaced axles in mm (multi axle vehicles and trailers)
1 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 4
4 - 5
Distance from centre of the coupling to front of the vehicle
(For drawbar rigids and articulated tractors only. The minimum dimension is only needed for
vehicles with a variable position e.g. sliding fifth wheel.)
Minimum :
mm
Maximum :
mm
Centre of foremost axle to centre of rearmost axle (drawbar trailers only)
Minimum :
mm
Maximum :
mm
Distance from centre of coupling to centre of rearmost axle
Minimum :
mm
Maximum :
mm
Distance from centre of coupling to the back of the trailer :
mm
1.
Are any of the details on the vehicle’s Plating Certificate
affected? (If YES, a fee is payable)
YES
NO
2.
If you are applying for a design weight certificate, please tick the box
(A fee is payable)
6. DATA PROTECTION & DECLARATION
DATA PROTECTION We collect, use and store your personal data so that we can correctly
process your VTG10 application.
We may share your personal data if we have a lawful reason. For example as part of a
criminal investigation or to prevent fraud. Find out more at www.gov.uk/dvsa/privacy.
DECLARATION I hereby declare that, to the best of my knowledge, all statements in this
application are true. I understand that to make a false statement is an offence under Section
174(2) of the Road Traffic Act 1988.
Signature :
Date :
Print Name :
Position in Company :
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7. PAYMENT DETAILS
Details of the current fees can be found on our website at www.gov.uk/dvsa or by
telephoning our Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 9000.
You can pay the application fee by one of the following methods :
1. Cheques/postal orders - payable to the ‘Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’
(or ‘DVSA’) and only accepted with postal applications.
2. Credit/debit card - If you choose to pay by this method, then once your
application has been received, you will be contacted by email with instructions
on how to arrange your card payment.
3. Pre-funded account - If you are a regular user of the scheme this is the
quickest method to use. For pre-funded accounts, the signatory on the
application must be a delegate authorised to use the account. For more
information on setting up a pre-funded account, go to www.gov.uk/dvsa.
How are you paying for this application? (Please tick one box)
Cheque / Postal Order
Payable to ‘Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’
or ‘DVSA’ (only with postal applications).
Credit / Debit Card
Payment to be made after application is received.
DVSA Pre-funded Account
PFA No. :
I hereby authorise the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency to take the amount stated below
from my bank / pre-funded account in respect of my application.
£ .
Signature details: Please sign and print your name if you are either the card holder or PFA
delegate. A typed ‘Signature’ is acceptable if sending your form electronically.
Signature :
Date :
Print Name :
ON COMPLETION
Please attach your fully completed application to the ‘Technical Application System’
(TAS) available on : www.gov.uk/dvsa.
Should you experience problems accessing TAS, please try an alternative web browser.
For postal applications please send to the address below :
HGV Section, DVSA, Ellipse, Padley Road, Swansea, SA1 8AN
For further information, please either email :
hgvtech@dvsa.gov.uk
or telephone :
DVSA Customer Contact Centre : 0300 123 9000