{"id":6045,"date":"2024-11-15T07:07:15","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T07:07:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exchangemycar.co.uk\/blog\/?p=6045"},"modified":"2026-06-17T13:15:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T12:15:36","slug":"certificate-of-conformity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exchangemycar.co.uk\/blog\/certificate-of-conformity\/","title":{"rendered":"Certificate of Conformity: How to Obtain a CoC in the UK?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re planning on driving in London\u2019s Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (<\/span>ULEZ<\/span>) or Clean Air Zones (<\/span>CAZ<\/span>) in Bath, Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Portsmouth, Sheffield, or Tyneside, you might need a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) to avoid fees and fines. <\/span><\/p>\n

But what is a Certificate of Conformity? What does it show? How do you obtain a duplicate ULEZ Certificate of conformity in the UK if it goes missing? Let\u2019s answer all these questions in today\u2019s blog post.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a Vehicle\u2019s Certificate of Conformity (CoC)?<\/b><\/h2>\n

A Certificate of Conformity (CoC) is a crucial document issued by the vehicle\u2019s manufacturer. It verifies a vehicle’s compliance with EU regulations (environmental and safety standards) and enables its registration in the UK.<\/span><\/p>\n

The DVLA requires a CoC to support the first registration of a new vehicle in the UK because the CoC will indicate if the vehicle is designed for left-hand drive traffic or not, ensuring suitability for UK roads. A CoC typically has the following details:<\/span><\/p>\n