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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 — See all updates

Documents

Ref: VTL301

PDF, 250 KB, 4 pages

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Details

If you鈥檙e 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聽form and cannot be completed digitally. The completed form must be posted to DVLA and not sent electronically.

Updates to this page

Published 26 April 2013
Last updated 15 May 2026 show all updates

  1. 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. Updated PDF and accessible ODT

  3. Uploaded the updated PDF

  4. Updated VTL301 application for a first trade licence

  5. VTL301 PDF updated.

  6. updated pdf.

  7. Updated VTL301 PDF uploaded.

  8. Updated PDF

  9. Attached new application form VTL301

  10. PDF updated

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  19. Updated form.

  20. Latest version of the VTL301 form added.

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

  22. New tax rates from 1 April 2015

  23. New version of the VTL301 form published.

  24. Updated VTL301 form.

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  26. First published.

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