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Being a goods vehicle operator

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  10. Exemptions

Make changes to your licence

You can make changes to your goods vehicle operator’s licence once you have it, for example add more vehicles to it.

You can update your licence online.

You must apply by post if you want to transfer your operating centre to another operator. Download and fill in form GV72 - the address is on the form.

Order a replacement licence

You can order a replacement licence online.

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