UK eCoC Resources
Guidance on VCA eCoC requirements, UK type approval compliance and implementation best practices
VCA eCoC Portal is live: everything you need to know from the 16 June webinar
The VCA's eCoC Portal opened on 17 June 2026. Based on the official webinar the day before, we've written up the complete guide: registration steps, user roles, how to upload IVI XML, how to read submission statuses, current limitations, and what changes in August.
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VCA eCoC Portal: how to register for the training webinars before go-live
The VCA's eCoC Portal goes live in the second half of June 2026 and free training webinars open on 16 June. We summarise the three webinar dates, what the Portal will and won't do at launch (it uploads signed XML — it doesn't generate it), and what UK manufacturers should be preparing upstream before go-live.
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From your ERP to a signed eCoC: how CoCDesk integrates with stage 1 and stage 2 vehicle manufacturers
The data needed for an eCoC already lives in your ERP and MES — vehicle order, VIN, type-approval numbers, masses, dimensions, options, build-stage records. CoCDesk integrates directly with that stack so a finished build becomes a signed, validated eCoC in the destination national access point without anyone retyping XML.
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eCoC in the EU: situation update
Executive briefing based on the EUCARIS webinar of 19 May 2026 and the decision of the 168th Motor Vehicles Working Group. What Member States agreed, what implementation scenarios apply to manufacturers, and what it means for selling into the German market and the rest of the EU.
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CoCDesk vs the Manual VCA Portal: How Much Time and Money eCoC Automation Really Saves
Submitting eCoCs by hand through the VCA portal means configuring IVI XML, fixing rejections offline, paying for a separate e-signing tool and copying vehicle data from spreadsheets. We put the manual workflow side by side with CoCDesk and put a pound figure on the difference.
Read moreEU Extends eCoC Deadline to 29 November 2026: What It Means for Manufacturers
At the 168th Working Group Motor Vehicles meeting on 6 May 2026, EU Member States agreed a transitional arrangement allowing paper CoCs and eCoC print-outs to be used until 29 November 2026. We unpack the decision, its conditions, and what it means for manufacturers operating across EU Member States.
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VCA eCoC Portal Launches March 2026: What UK Manufacturers Need to Know
The VCA is launching its eCoC portal and API in March 2026, ahead of the mandatory 29 November 2026 deadline. We break down the phased rollout, submission routes, and what manufacturers should be doing right now to prepare.
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From Paper to eCoC: What Is a Certificate of Conformity and Who Does It Affect in the UK?
A Certificate of Conformity certifies that a vehicle has been produced in conformity with an approved type. From 29 November 2026, the VCA is replacing paper CoCs with digitally signed eCoCs for all M, N and O category vehicles.
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New UK Type Approval Obligations: eCoC Under Assimilated Regulation 2018/858
Assimilated Regulation (EU) 2018/858 mandates electronic Certificates of Conformity in the UK from 29 November 2026. We explain the legal framework, how it interacts with the GB and UK(NI) type approval schemes, and what dual marking means for manufacturers.
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UK eCoC in Practice: IVI XML, XAdES Signatures and VCA Submission Routes
The technical requirements for UK eCoCs are tightly specified: IVI 2.0 XML format, XAdES digital signatures, and submission via the VCA portal or API. We walk through the technical stack and what your IT team needs to know.
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UK eCoC Implementation Timeline: Key Dates for Manufacturers and Body Builders
From the February 2026 GB type approval deadline to the November 2026 eCoC mandate and beyond — a complete timeline of every milestone UK vehicle manufacturers and body builders need to hit.
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Common eCoC Pitfalls: XML Validation Errors, Signature Issues and How to Avoid Them
XML formatting sensitivity, incorrect approval authority codes, digital signature failures — we catalogue the most common eCoC submission errors and explain how to prevent rejection by the VCA system.
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Meeting the UK eCoC Deadline: How IT Systems Simplify VCA Compliance
Building eCoC capability in-house is complex, slow, and risky. We explain how a dedicated eCoC management system can automate IVI XML generation, digital signing, validation and VCA submission — so you are production-ready before November 2026.
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