Important deadline – 1 August 2022

27 June 2022

From 1 August 2022, the Office of the Traffic Commissioner will no longer be accepting paper applications for new licences and for major changes to existing licences.

Many applications made on paper forms are on old, outdated forms, and this delays applications. Submitting a fully completed online application with all supporting evidence cuts down on extra work for everyone and cases are dealt with quicker.

Therefore, from 1 August 2022 you won’t be able to submit major variations to your licence using paper GV81 forms. You must apply online.
If you already have a VOL digital account, you must use your existing account to apply online.

If you don’t already have a VOL digital account, you must create one now to ensure you are ready to make future major changes to your licence online. You can create an account at- www.vehicle-operator-licensing.service.gov.uk

Please be aware that paper applications will be returned unactioned after 1 August 2022.

Contact the regulatory team on 01254 828300.