Crucially, it also insulates you from any offences that the new owner may commit in your old car. The v5c document formerly v5, commonly known as a vehicles log book, is the registration certificate for uk vehicles. If the dealer will not do it, you can register the vehicle yourself. How to change your vehicles registered name and address. And if your car is recycled youll be sent a dvla certificate of destruction. How to transfer the ownership of a car to a dealer or scrap yard. You should return the registration certificate v5c aka log book to dvla so that they can update your details, and issue your new certificate. How long will it be before i receive the new log book as i am still waiting for it.
Use form v62 to get a vehicle registration certificate v5c formerly known as a log book if the original has been lost, stolen, defaced, destroyed or if you have not received the certificate for your new vehicle. The v5c is a paper document issued by the dvla to the registered keeper of a vehicle and is used to confirm proof of ownership and the specific details of a vehicle. As well as potentially still be liable for taxing the vehicle. In this guide, youll learn about each section of the all new dvla v5c logbook registration document. Vehicle registration v5 0844 453 0118 dvla contact number. More vehicle management services go online dvla digital. Tell dvla youve sold, transferred or bought a vehicle gov. Request information about a vehicle or its registered keeper from dvla. The new owner might expect to take the logbook home with them. Tell dvla youve sold your vehicle or transferred it to a new registered keeper owner. The dvla advises that the standard log book arrival time can be up to six weeks from your request however, if your log book hasnt arrived during this time, you are recommended to contact the department directly via the helpline or via the dvlas online email system available on their website. The new style v5 or even the old one has a tear off section that you give to the new owner.
Send it to dvla with the green new keeper slip you were given when you. If you use assistive technology such as a screen reader and need a version of this document in a more. Dvla change of ownership address tell dvla sold car v5c. You can send the old v5c form to the dvla, or use their online form to notify them about the transfer. This keeps its records uptodate and makes sure that it knows with whom to deal in the future. Feb 23, 2019 there is a car owner check available to you for any car vehicle that is registered within the uk. You did keep the green new keeper section when you sent it off didnt you. Car bought 2nd hand but seller hasnt sent off v5 log book.
Application for a vehicle registration certificate, also known as a logbook v5c. Registration certificate v5c log book the seller will complete section 6 new keeper or new name new address details of the v5c. Changing details on your registration certificate v5c. How do i get a tax refund from the dvla after selling my car. Replacing a lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed v5c will set you back. Update your vehicle log book v5c and send it to dvla to change your address or name. You must tax a vehicle youve bought before you drive it, or declare. Download the document titled apply for a vehicle registration certificate form v62. When selling your scrap car with cartakeback, well help you with the dvla paperwork.
How to contact the dvla and get a new log book, what to do when your logbook has not arrived from the dvla, how to do a logbook check, how to apply for a new logbook as the new owner and how to borrow money against your logbook. Mar 23, 2020 the v5c is a paper document issued by the dvla to the registered keeper of a vehicle and is used to confirm proof of ownership and the specific details of a vehicle. Oct 10, 2019 you need the rest of the v5c to let dvla know that you are no longer in possession of the car. It can take up to 6 weeks to get the replacement log book by post. It has the document reference number that you need. I ask the question first as i did send a log book off some weeks back and still havent recieved the acknowledgement letter confirming they have updated their details. Dvla cock up legal matters back room forum honest john. When you sell a car you must tell the dvla that you have done so. Did you know if you send your registration certificate v5c logbook to dvla, to tell us about a sale, it can take 4 to 6 weeks for the new. The driver vehicle licensing agency, therefore, replaced its blue certificate to minimise risk to the trade and buyerssellers so the red equivalent has been issued with new cars for some time. The driver vehicle licensing agency, after all, advises a buyer to reject a car with a blue certificate unless the owner upgrades it to red. Buy nevertheless, in most cases it will be the change of keeper that triggers the issue of a new book share this post.
Changes to the v5 vehicle registration document saga. The v5c2 slip is the part from the current log book that the previous owner rips off and gives to you as your temporary log book until the full. A guide to the new v5c vehicle registration document. Aug 08, 2010 when you want to change the name the car is registered on, the log book change yea. The registered keeper of a vehicle can apply by telephone if the v5c is missing, damaged, or destroyed. The dealer will usually register a brand new vehicle for you. Jul 21, 2015 i purchased a used car from a dealer on the 16th july and was informed by them that they had sent,on my behalf,the log book with my details as the new owner.
Feb 15, 2018 did you know if you send your registration certificate v5c logbook to dvla, to tell us about a sale, it can take 4 to 6 weeks for the new keeper to receive their document in the post. A new physical v5c will be sent to the new owner within five working days. Make sure the old owner does the sale notification online and it comes out in a couple of days. You, as the buyer, will receive the v5c2 section correctly completed by the seller. I sold my car and didnt notified dvla, now ive got court. Tell dvla youve sold your vehicle or transferred it to a new registered keeper. When you want to change the name the car is registered on, the log book change yea. Get a replacement log book v5c if the original has been lost, stolen, damaged or.
Dvla logbook check v5c logbook checks before buying a. Since october 2014, road tax doesnt carry over when you sell your car. How to transfer ownership of your vehicle guide corner. The differences between the registered keeper and owner of a vehicle the registered keeper is different to the owner of a vehicle. If you look at our maxi, the last v5 date is in 2018, when it became a historic vehicle almost two years after purchase. Dvla drivers should exchange blue v5c log books for red.
Issued by the dvla, your v5c registration certificate or logbook is the most important. After a conversion with the dealers, it turned out they had taken the car in part exchange some weeks earlier and were cleverly deceived into believing the car was 2005 with 1 previous owner from new. Friday 21st july the form was sent off to the dvla. Dvla logbook v5c changes in ownership, address or status. To change the name and address details associated with your car on your logbook, youll need to fill in the relevant form found within your v5c and send it to the dvla for processing. Send it to the dvla with the green new keepers details slip v5c2 that you got when you bought the vehicle. What are the changes to the v5 vehicle registration document. You cannot use this service if youve already sent your log book v5c by post.
The ultimate guide to your v5 log book 2020 update. The old logbook stays with you, while the new owner updates the tax information and records the sale. Send it to dvla with the green new keeper slip you were given when you bought the vehicle. As with all new services were looking for your feedback which will help us to continuously improve the. The registered keeper should be the person who is using the vehicle and keeping it, which can sometimes be different to the owner of the vehicle or the person who is responsible for paying for it. How to transfer ownership of your vehicle guide corner park. Use the v11 reminder letter sent to you by the dvla approximately 1 month before your car tax expires, or if the dvla dont know that you are the registered owner then your need to tell them using form v62, after completing form v62 the dvla will send you a new logbook and you can use the. When selling, you have the option of submitting your logbook to the dvla via post or going online to make them aware of the details of the sale. Jan 21, 2020 your vehicle registration document is officially called a v5c, but is more commonly referred to as a vehicle logbook. This document is used by the dvla to keep track of any changes during a vehicles lifetime such as a new owner or address. I know the dvla can and do prosecute people if they fail to notify them that they no longer own a vehicle, whats the worst that happens, is the prosecution a criminal offence. The differences between the registered keeper and owner of a. The document is issued by the british agency dvla analogue of our mreo.
The higher the number of previous owners a vehicle has had, generally the less valuable it will be some unscrupulous sellers may not be honest about the number of previous keepers that a car has. A cherished reg transfer will also trigger a log book issue. The differences between the registered keeper and owner of. To tax your vehicle, you will either need a recent reminder warning letter from the dvla, or your vehicle log book. Once a car has been sold or changed ownership, you can also notify the dvla without needing the v5 if its unavailable. How to change your vehicles registered name and address details. Tell dvla youve sold, transferred or bought a vehicle. The dvla advises that the standard log book arrival time can be up to six weeks from your request however, if your log book hasnt arrived during this time, you are recommended to contact the department directly via the helpline or via. Dont forget to note down the details of the new owner or company.
Hey everyone i have accumulated some v5c2 slips in my time and im wondering if i need to keep them. V5c, v5 document, log book all these are the names of one and the same paper document on the registration of the vehicle in the uk. Feb 28, 2010 last month i purchased a car off a trader. There is no fee to get a log book for a new vehicle. The v5c is also known as the vehicle logbook or simply the v5 form. Depending on which style of log book you have you will need to write your new address.
Registering a new vehicle owner online has a number of added benefits. Nov 25, 2019 changing the tax class from plg to historic will also trigger a new v5. Tell dvla about a sale of a vehicle online youtube. After all, the vehicle logbook is a record of the registered keeper, not proof of ownership. Dvla logbook, explained v5c logbook, change of address. If you do a dvla vehicle information check online ive noticed it gives you slightly more information than before. My issue is that dvla still had the vehicle sorn no log book has been issued or tax reminder or notification that the vehicle is sorn. And details can be checked directly from the dvla database. The seller takes responsibility for ensuring dvla receive the document. Change address on v5c dvla update name on log book.
Thankfully, there are several easy ways you can check this for yourself. Going online allows you and the new owner to continue holding the valid logbook, which may be helpful in certain situations. Now, some car buyers assume that a v5c log book is proof of ownership. You will get sent a new one showing you as the new owner. Sat 29th july received new log book certainly faster than i used to remember it. Change address on v5c log book follow these simple steps if you have changed your address but it cannot be a po box address. The v5c2 slip is the part from the current log book that the previous owner rips off and gives to you as your temporary log book until the full log book arrives with the new keeper details on. Apply for a vehicle registration certificate v5c log book. You can apply by post by filling in a v62 form, or over the phone if none of your details have changed.
But youll still need your v5c log book to hand and the service is only available from 7am to 7pm. Updating personal information and changes to vehicle. How to check number of previous owners free car check. I would have thought the dvla will send him the log book in his name, once they get. Complete form v888 via the dvla see how to do this below. Contact dvla if the new log book has not arrived after 6 weeks. How to sell a car without a v5c logbook 2020 update. Registration certificate v5c log book the seller will complete section 6 new keeper or new namenew address details of the v5c. Download and fill in an application for a log book v62.
A vehicles v5c logbook must be filled in by both the seller and the buyer every time that vehicle changes hands. The dvla and selling your car complete guide 2020 update. In the past you told the dvla that youd sold a car by completing the relevant section of the log book or v5, as its officially known by hand before giving the buyer the v5c2 new keeper. This document contains all the information about the history of the machine, its current and previous owners, technical parameters of the vehicle, and much more.
You need the rest of the v5c to let dvla know that you are no longer in possession of the car. 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. If you did not get a log book for your new vehicle. The v5c or logbook holds all the ownership info for your vehicle. If they do, youll get a v5c registration certificate log book within 6 weeks. Its interesting when a new v5 was issued long after the tax expired, meaning the vehicle must have still existed on that later date. Apply for a vehicle registration certificate form v62. Why havent i recieved my logbook car registration certificate. Do not tick the new keeper box or fill in your name on the older style form. If you havent heard anything within 30 days then the dvla request you fill out a v62 application for a vehicle registration certificate. In order to complete the transfer of ownership online, you will need the 11digit reference number from the vehicles v5c registration document also known as the logbook.
Go to section 6 in your log book and fill in the relevant name and address fields on the red form. Appearing on the front of the document with a light pink background, it contains current registered keeper usually their full name, address including postcode and the v5c document reference number. As the new keeper the only person who can sorn it is the new owner. Both parties should sign the declaration in section 8. Apply for a vehicle registration certificate v5c log book v62. You will also need the new owner s details including their name and address. If you are looking for specific previous owner information, for example theirs names and addresses, then aside from as described in point 3 above these can only be requested from the dvla details here.
Number plates, vehicle registration and log books gov. Complete section 6 on the v5c to inform dvla of your new address. However if the new owner commits any traffic offences and the dvla has you down as registered keeper then you will get all the hassle from that. Use the v11 reminder letter sent to you by the dvla approximately 1 month before your car tax expires, or if the dvla dont know that you are the registered owner then your need to tell them using form v62, after completing form v62 the dvla will send you a new logbook and you can use the reference number on.
If youve only just bought the vehicle and youre looking to start taxing it for the first time, you will need the green new keeper slip from a log book. Dvla must be informed immediately of any changes to your personal details, or changes to your vehicle. Last couple of times ive received the log book within 10 days. This meant the dvla logbook needed checking a second time as it was likely to be fraudulent. Dvla drivers should exchange blue v5c log books for red regit. Back in may we told you more online services were coming your way were pleased to announce that tell dvla youve sold or bought a vehicle has successfully passed the government digital service assessment and is now available in public beta.
There is a car owner check available to you for any car vehicle that is registered within the uk. How to get a replacement vehicle log book using form v62. In section three 3 if yours is the new style log book e. Change your address or name on your vehicle log book v5c. So the new owner has to buy new road tax before they can legally drive away, any insurance will also be. On the v5c youll see how many owners a vehicle has had since new, and each time it is transferred to a new owner, that number will increase by one except when sold to a dealer or trader. How do i check other details about previous keepers names, addresses. 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 logbook check v5c logbook checks before buying a used car. Discussion in motoring started by joe90sdad, aug 1, 2006.
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