If youre not planning on keeping any parts including the number plate at all from your vehicle, there are two main ways to keep the dvla informed when scrapping your car. We break down how to successfully scrap your car without a v5c log book below. Your v5c logbook or your v5c2 if youve just bought the vehicle. It becomes especially difficult when you want to buy road tax. Failure to do this can cost you as any vehicle tax refund youre owed might be affected so make sure you get this sorted straight away. If you have lost your v11 letter, you can also use your 11 digit reference number for your log book known as your v5c.
You may even be eligible for a refund on your vehicle tax, calculated from the date when you inform the dvla of your vehicles change in circumstanc. In fact, the dvla recommends you dont buy a car without this. Tell dvla when you no longer own a vehicle, or you buy a vehicle as either a registered keeper or motor trader. How to get a replacement vehicle log book using form v62. Fill in and send a v70 form application to change vehicle tax to the dvla along with. Dont forget once a car is sold the dvla now automatically cancel the road tax even if there is still a paper disc in the car and issue the seller with a refund. Taxing a car without a v5 logbook, v11 tax reminder or green slip new keeper supplement. If you opt to renew your car tax at your local post office, you will need to take. Allow yourself an hour to ring dvla and eventually get through to the right person and find out if the car is in trade if it is then it can be taxed at. Its popular with owners of classic or collectible cars. Call dvla if the new log book has not arrived after.
How to renew your car tax online dvla contact number. No point trying to ring the dvla as they wont discuss it even if you get by recorded messages telling you which website to go on. Call this number to get assistance with paying your vehicle tax, checking if your vehicle is taxed, changing the tax class of your vehicle, getting a vehicle log book v5c, and registering a vehicle. Dvla warns drivers not to buy vehicle without logbook regit. Towards the end of your tax validity, you will receive a tax reminder in post. Dvla stands for the driver and vehicle licensing agency, and is an organisation within the uk government that is responsible. If its staying in the uk then give them the green new keeper slip from the log book. Dvla advises motorists not to buy a vehicle if it doesnt have a v5c logbook. Just send your original blue logbook with a covering letter to dvla, swansea, sa99 1ba. Call the dvla on this uk phone number 0300 790 6801 for driver licence enquiries, or call 0300 790 6802 to contact a representative with enquiries about how to pay your road tax or declare your car off the road by making a sorn notice about the dvla. Step by step guide on telling dvla youve sold your car. Tax your vehicle with or without a reminder national numbers.
On october 1st 2014, the dvla changed its rules to prevent a seller leaving road tax on a vehicle when it is sold. And youll then get an automatic refund on any tax left on the vehicle as it no longer transfers to the new buyer. I couldnt find my log book when i was seeing my car recently, you can order a new one over the phone from the dvla it costs. The v5c is also known as the vehicle logbook or simply the v5 form. Apr 26, 2009 how long will it take the dvla to return a log book after youve changed the engine number and cylinder capacity. This means that if the royal mail or the dvla loose your returned slip from the log book you can expect a nice big fat fine. How long will it take the dvla to return a log book after youve changed the engine number and cylinder capacity. So youre looking to sell your car but theres a stumbling block. How to sell a car without a v5c logbook 2020 update. Get your vehicle tax sorted in no time whether you drive a car, motorbike or hgv, post. All content is available under the open government licence v3. No log book or tax on car, help needed digital spy. You may even be eligible for a refund on your vehicle tax, calculated from the date when you inform the dvla of your vehicles change in circumstances.
If you dont receive a letter within four weeks, you should contact dvla customer enquiries on 0300 790 6802, as you could still be liable for your old car. If youre the new keeper, you cannot tax your vehicle without a new keeper slip. Check the vehicle identification number and engine number. Dvla logbook check v5c logbook checks before buying a. Fill in the standard application for a log book dvla v62 form. It can take up to 5 days when you apply for a logbook by phone. If you have the renewal document, you will not need a log book.
I have just bought a car, but it has no log book or tax, i ive just look around the dvla site and as far as i can see it will take up to six weeks to get a log book until then i cannot tax it, and i have nowhere of road to keep it until i do but the site has so many forms leaflets etc maybe i. However, its much simpler to scrap your car if youve managed to retain it. You will need proof of insurance covering the car before they will issue tax disc. When you sell your car the dvla will now fine you if you do not inform them about it. Issued by the dvla, your v5c registration certificate or logbook is the most. For various reasons, you may not be in possession of a v11 reminder. A vehicles v5c logbook must be filled in by both the seller and the buyer every time that vehicle changes hands. The dvla and scrapping your car home scrap my car car scrapping guidance the dvla and scrapping your car as the government body that manages the database of all motorists and vehicles in the united kingdom, its pretty important that you keep the dvla in the loop with all things carrelated, and scrapping your car is no different. Lost log book v5c as long as youre the registered keeper of the car, then you can apply to the dvla for a replacement v5c, by phone, email, or post. As long as you have one of the reference numbers listed above, you can select the apply for a tax disc option on the left hand side, the one beneath the home button. It can take up to 6 weeks to get the replacement log book by post.
Dvla will send a letter to you at the address on your registration certificate v5c confirming that you are no longer responsible for the car. You must tax your vehicle even if you do not have to pay anything. Mar 04, 2018 hi all, i swear i used to be able to tax a car with a v62 at my local post office, now i can no longer seem to do it, sold two cars this week without log books, very frustrating. Or the 11 digit reference number from your log book, also known as your v5c. You can call the dvla at 0300 790 6802 from monday to friday between 8am and 7pm, and on saturday from 8am to 2pm. Reclaiming car tax for a vehicle thats off the road sorn a statutory off road notice sorn is used by thousands of drivers who no longer wish to drive their car on the public road. Slothmoves free online change of address service can help you update your address across all of your accounts dvla, hmrc, nhs, boots, tesco charities etc at the. Anyone know of a way of taxing a car without the v5 or green slip. When it comes to buying or selling a car, one of the most important parts of the transaction is the log book this document, officially called the v5c registration certificate, is issued by the dvla to the person responsible for the vehicle.
Dvla advises motorists not to buy a vehicle if it doesnt have a v5c. If you own a car, you probably have to pay car tax vehicle excise duty. It is against best practice and government advice to buy a car without its dvla v5c registration certificate, informally known as the logbook. Youll need your v5c logbook or new keeper slip when you call. Case study of how to carry out an effective v5c car logbook check. You can use that to tax your vehicle online, by phone or in a post office. I always sent me tax retrun back recorded as i dont want them saying it hasnt arrived. The v5c vehicle registration certificate log book with any new changes marked on it. By law, you do not need to have your v5c registration certificate log book for the vehicle you are looking to scrap. V5c2 new keepers details slip which has a 12 digit reference number. Vehicle log books act as proof of ownership and are used by the driver and vehicle licensing authority dvla to ensure a nationwide record is kept of every vehicle and its registered keeper. Feb 28, 2010 last month i purchased a car off a trader. Hi all, i swear i used to be able to tax a car with a v62 at my local post office, now i can no longer seem to do it, sold two cars this week without log books, very frustrating.
Change vehicle tax class at post office or dvla v62 and v70. Dvla logbook check v5c logbook checks before buying a used car. You can phone them and protest but this will achive nothing and if you dont pay up they will take you to court. Contact the dvla to let it know about the changes with your car. You might be able to tax your vehicle at a post office and order a new log book at the same time. Why havent i recieved my logbook car registration certificate. Car tax, vehicle registration and sorn contact the driver and vehicle licensing agency dvla, swansea. I dont have my dvla reminder or my registration document. The ultimate guide to your v5 log book 2020 update. If youre the current keeper, you must apply for a new v5c and tax your vehicle at a post office. Once a car has been sold or changed ownership, you can also notify the dvla without needing the v5 if its unavailable. As youd expect, the dvla are pretty strict when it comes to scrapping your car. Change address on driving licence dvla within 5 minutes. Apr 27, 2020 contact the dvla to let it know about the changes with your car.
Dec 30, 2019 when it comes to buying or selling a car, one of the most important parts of the transaction is the log book. Call 0300 790 6802 with the registration number, make and model of the vehicle and the document reference number of the blue logbook the 11 digit number on the front of the log book. Your payment method of either a cheque or postal order if you need to pay extra. How to tax a vehicle with or without a tax reminder from dvla. Cancel vehicle tax and take your vehicle off the road. Take in a filled in application for a log book v62 and. Before doing this tell current keeper to notify dvla in writing of a change of keeper, other wise he may get fined for failing to notify dvla. I called the dvla this morning, for anyone interested the process is you can tax with v62 immediately at the post office if there is no current. Jun 22, 2019 dial 0300 790 6802 for questions related to vehicle tax, registration, or sorn.
You cannot use this service if youve already sent your log book v5c by post. In fact, its a legal requirement to tell the dvla when youve scrapped your car, and unless you let them know in good time, you may end up unnecessarily costing yourself on things like road tax. Aug 01, 2007 towards the end of your tax validity, you will receive a tax reminder in post. Vehicle tax, refunds, sorn, vehicle registration and changing details. The dvla will ask you to destroy the rest of the log book, and theyll then email you to confirm you are no longer the vehicles registered owner.
V5c registration certificate aka log book which has an 11 digit reference number. Or for a sale or transfer to a motor trader, insurer or dismantler section 9. Taxing car with no v5 general dealer chat car dealer forum. I called the dvla this morning, for anyone interested the process is you can tax with v62 immediately at the post office if there is no current owner on record, otherwise they contact the current. The v62 form is the only way and the sooner you can get it sent off the faster you will get your log book and be able to tax the car. Oct 10, 2017 you may still be able to claim work related car expenses without a logbook on your drive more than 5,000 business kilometres in the tax year you can 18 oct 2016 since cant sell with road anymore, existing will if fail notify dvla that are no longer registered keeper of when car, new owner must have v5c and but there is log book she needs. After that, you must also update the direct debit you have setup for your car tax and also for your vehicle log book v5c.
This is the logbook dvla contact number to call if you wish to apply for your dvla v5c vehicle registration certificate or log book. Youll need to complete a v62 application for a vehicle registration certificate v5c which must be accompanied by. Theres no excuse for not knowing where to send it, either, because the dvla s address is on. The scrapyard or insurer should fill out section v5c3 of the log book and send it to the dvla. The dvla is also your point of contact if you are considering keeping your registration plate we warn you though, it is quite a complicated process and if you want to reclaim the vehicle tax on a donated car we can pick up any vehicle as long as it has the body, engine and wheels so our collection agents can manoeuvre it onto their collection truck. You then tell the dvla youve sold the vehicle and give them the full name and address of the buyer. A recent customer of ours whom we will call andrew was planning to buy a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser limited via a local dealer in the midlands, uk. I got a reciept and a tear off green slip not sure what it is but it had my name and address on it and says do not send to dvla anyway i didnt realise i had to wait for a log book until last night when i got pulled over by the police who said that i was not the registered owner of the vehicle. Dvla phone number you can phone the dvla on 0871 976 3359 for all general queries, alternatively you can contact dvla using the phone numbers displayed below for the correct department.
You can email it here, and you can send a letter at vehicle customer services, dvla, swansea, sa99 1ar. Jun 29, 2015 make sure the details in the log book match the details youve been given. You can contact the dvla to let them know youve sold your car by completing the relevant section of the v5c log book for a private sale sections 6 and 8. Tax car without v5 logbook or reminder taxing a car.
You may still be able to claim work related car expenses without a logbook on your drive more than 5,000 business kilometres in the tax year you can 18 oct 2016 since cant sell with road anymore, existing will if fail notify dvla that are no longer registered keeper of when car, new owner must have v5c and but there is log book she needs. The post office will confirm whether you can get road tax without the log book. V5c registration certificate aka log book which has an 11 digit reference. Buy or renew your vehicle tax identity post office. However, there are some scenarios where you can cancel your vehicle tax. Often, you can get road tax for a vehicle at a large post office branch and order a new log book at the same time. Make sure the details in the log book match the details youve been given. Tell dvla youve sold, transferred or bought a vehicle. This document, officially called the v5c registration certificate, is issued by the dvla to the person responsible for the vehicle. Vehicle registration and number platesexternal link opens.
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