Now i dont know what youd do but i assume if you kept that half which you should then you should be able to prove that you are the registered keeper to the dvla if the previous owner. The registered keeper of a vehicle can apply by telephone if the v5c is missing, damaged, or destroyed. Dvla acknowledge notification by email and advised to destroy the section as i dont have to post it to them. They said to send the other part to the dvla which i did online to reclaim 10 months tax. Send it to dvla with the green new keeper slip you were given when you bought the. I chased the dvla to enquire the whereabouts of my log book, they sai they had sent it out to me, please give it a week or so to arrive, 3 weeks later still no log book, so i contact them again, only to be informed that i was not the registered owner, according to their records.
Do i need to send part of the logbook to the dvla after a. Sold car 1 year ago, sent off logbook, now being sent a. It is important that the dvla know of you selling a vehicle, so they can issue you a tax refund. A guide to scrapping your motorbike motorbike writer. Registering your self converted van as a campervan on the v5. If they dont complete them and send off the docs to dvla you will find yourself liable for your old cars road conduct. They told her they will be sending her a claim form so she. V5 registration document changes to your vehicle form saga. When you sell your car, you need to tell the dvla or risk being fined. Welcome to the get me a log book service call 01249 6955. Sending off me reg docs to dvla to get addresses on em changed should i put each do in a seperate enveloped and send it registered or all o them in one and send that registered. You then send it to dvla with the green new keeper slip you were.
If you are a dealer selling a vehicle, you can fill out your trader details on the website, as well as requesting for email confirmation of the sale. If your car is being recycled at one of our centres, we will notify dvla ourselves and issue you with a certificate of destruction. Your insurance company will ask you for the rest of the log book. Send the v5c log book back to the address found on the dvla website. Dvla issues, previous keeper didnt send off logbook bike. Dvla reckon they posted my log book and tax disc to me on the 31st january. The previous owner retained the original v5c log book with intentions of sending it to dvla to make them aware he was no longer the registered keeper and ive no reason to doubt he did however, i on the other hand didnt forward the new keeper supplement slip to my local dva ni to update records. 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. You can apply for your provisional via the dvla online or by completing a d1 application form that can be obtained from the post office or via the dvla contact form ordering service.
As a substitute of filling out sections of the v5c logbook and sending it off to the dvla, you may merely go surfing to the dvla web site to tell it of the change of possession. I sent off the log book, but never received the confirmation letter, luckily kept the receipt, slip and photo driving licence of the new owner. Sorry to seem harsh, but the dice are loaded against rks in this respect and claiming you sent off the log book is not a defence, you were required to check with dvla. 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. Fortunately you can do that online and your new licence should arrive within one to two weeks. How let the dvla know youve sold a car contact the dvla. A detailed guide on the new dvla v5c logbook and registration document. What information do i need to provide to the dvla if i. Change your address or name on your vehicle log book v5c. You might work a full day, but you have to sort out your priorities, even if it means taking time off from work. You can sell or scrap your car even if you dont have the v5c. The dvla will ship you electronic mail affirmation immediately, which is able to point out that the modifications have been made, whereas a followup letter might be. Altering your vehicle registration certificate national numbers.
What is the address to send you logbook back to dvla after. Instead of filling out sections of the v5c logbook and sending it off to the dvla, you can simply log on to the dvla website to inform it of the change of ownership. 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. The document is issued by the british agency dvla analogue of our mreo. Dont forget, you also need to keep the details of your driving licence updated with your current address as well. You should receive a letter within a few weeks of sending the information to confirm that the dvla have it. Download and fill in an application for a log book v62. What is the address to send you logbook back to dvla after you have sold your vehicle inc postcode. Step by step guide on telling dvla youve sold your car. 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. Follow us on twitter follow us on facebook email us. All of above are correct, however there is an agreement with royal mail that even letters with dvla only on will be delivered correctly.
It can take up to 6 weeks to get the replacement log book by post. Contact dvla if you do not receive anything 6 weeks after sending in form v62. Change address on driving licence online, vehicle logbook v5, your dd. Selling to a private buyer if you dont have your v5c registration document you need to write to the dvla via the following address dvla, swansea, sa99 1ba, and give them the following details. I thought you changed the ownership online now no need to send in the v5 logbook.
You need to replace a vehicle log book or v5c if the original got damaged, lost, or stolen. Dvla sent me a v5 logbook for the wrong car off topic. You can now inform the dvla that youve sold a car to a trader or private buyer online, rather than filling in the relevant sections of the v5 logbook and notifying the organisation by post. In cases where the seller of the vehicle doesnt have a v5c you will need to use a v62 application for a vehicle registration form visit this link to download the form, complete it and send it to the dvla, swansea, sa99 1dd with the appropriate. Luckily it was just a tax reminder otherwise if it was driving offences i would have been stuffed without proof and dlva consider the car still in your possession without the letter confirming change of. Dvla logbook, explained v5c logbook, change of address. A similar process also applies if you did not get a v5c logbook with a new vehicle.
Dvla misspelt one letter of my surname in my logbook hello everyone as you can see from title i have this problem. You can either ring the dvla or file a v62 form and send it to them. If you bought a car and never received the v5c, youll not need to pay the. Dvla never sent log book back after change of address sent my v5 off to get some errors corrected year of manufacture and model type included picture of the vin plate with stamped year of manufacture as proof. Notifying dvla after selling a car is the sellers responsibility honest john advises reader to get in touch with the dvla urgently and notify them of the sale of his wifes car. Take your log book to a post office that deals with vehicle tax. Once you have destroyed your dvla driving licence, send it to the dvlas head. The dvla will send you email confirmation instantly, which will indicate that the changes have been made. Send a letter to dvla to tell them you took the vehicle out of the country. Dvla must be informed immediately of any changes to your personal details, or changes to your vehicle. Change address on driving licence dvla within 5 minutes. Image of the vehicle v5c log book document, with a set of car keys on.
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. To get a new v5c in this instance, youll have to apply by post by sending off a v62 and the v5c2 thats the green new keeper slip. All campervans, motor caravans and motorhomes fall into the dvla category of motor caravan. What is the address to send you logbook back to dvla. Tax your vehicle online before sending your log book to dvla at the post office. Tell dvla when you no longer own a vehicle, or you buy a vehicle as either a registered keeper or motor trader. Sep 04, 2015 notifying dvla when you sell a car to all vehicles wanted, sell my car, cars wanted, leicester, coventry, bedford, milton keynes, northampton, we buy any car, van or motorbike. What happens to the road tax when you sell your car. If you did not get a log book for your new vehicle download and fill in an application for a log book v62. You will need to let the dvla know that you have sold your scrap vehicle to us. May 19, 2008 all of above are correct, however there is an agreement with royal mail that even letters with dvla only on will be delivered correctly. Sign and date the declaration which can be found in section 8, and then send the whole thing back to the dvla. Oct 19, 2012 l got my new car 2 weeks ago and l still have not received the log book. When the dealers sell your part exchange you have no way of knowing if they will complete the log books new keepers details.
Dvla never sent log book back after change of address uk. If you have converted a van into a motor caravan then you must return the v5c to dvla for body type amendment. Complete section 6 on the v5c to inform dvla of your new address. You cannot use this service if youve already sent your log book v5c by post. Jun 22, 2019 dial 0300 790 6802 for questions related to vehicle tax, registration, or sorn. Dvla offroad system seriously offmessage the dvlas offroad notification system is a shambles. Selling to a private buyer if you dont have your v5c registration document you. Order the get me a log book book vehicle registration. Notifying dvla after selling a car is the sellers responsibility. Selling to a private buyer if you dont have your v5c registration document you need to write to the dvla via the following address dvla, swansea, sa99 1ba, and give them the following. Aug 11, 2015 you can now inform the dvla that youve sold a car to a trader or private buyer online, rather than filling in the relevant sections of the v5 logbook and notifying the organisation by post. Include a letter giving the buyers name and address. What information do i need to provide to the dvla if i sell my. Fill in the permanent export section of your vehicle log book.
You should return the registration certificate v5c aka log book to dvla so that they can update your details, and issue your new certificate. So lets park this point and look at how to deal with the problem. How to get a replacement vehicle log book using form v62. Step by step guide on telling dvla youve sold your car follow these steps if your car is being sold ownership transfer for resale, repair or parts. The ultimate guide to your v5 log book 2020 update. If you did not get a log book for your new vehicle. It is a legal requirement that all uk registered vehicles are classified correctly on the v5c log book. Nope its only been about a week and a half, i tried sending it at the post office but they couldnt process it so i phoned dvla and he said i must send it in the post with a.
Saga looks at the changes to the v5 vehicle registration document. Instead of filling out sections of the v5c logbook and sending it off to the dvla, you can simply log on to the dvla website to inform it of the change of. Sell my car, van or motorbike to all vehicles wanted co uk. We prepare the package for dvla and send it off to them as your agent. The vehicles registration number, its make and model. If you complete this section, send the entire logbook back to dvla, swansea. Dial 0300 790 6802 for questions related to vehicle tax, registration, or sorn. When you buy a used car, you must pay road tax before driving off in the. If you provide us with your logbook, our recovery driver can fill this out appropriately and give you section 9 to send off. Oct 17, 2018 as a substitute of filling out sections of the v5c logbook and sending it off to the dvla, you may merely go surfing to the dvla web site to tell it of the change of possession. Make sure you dont tick the box for new keeper, or fill in your name before sending it off. Oct 12, 2014 when the dealers sell your part exchange you have no way of knowing if they will complete the log books new keepers details.
Get a replacement log book v5c if the original has been lost, stolen, damaged or. Jun 23, 2010 notifying dvla after selling a car is the sellers responsibility honest john advises reader to get in touch with the dvla urgently and notify them of the sale of his wifes car. Hi i have a question on behalf of my partner, she has received a fine from the dvla for not sending off the log book after the sale of her vehicle, she had sent it off it was lost in the post or whatever and dvla said they never received it, before she sent it off she took a photo of it with the new keepers name and date etc on and then send the logbook to the dvla. They have asked me to send them part of the log book, but i dont know whether to leave it blank or write the insurer as the new keeper. To change the address in your v5c log book if you have misplaced it, visit the dvla website and use the v62 form to change your name and address. 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. Provisional driving licences a provisional driving licence is your first licence that grants you the means of learning to drive a car, motorcycle or moped. Full guide on selling your car without car log book. Two recent court cases suggest that the dvla has been acting unlawfully and does not have the powers it thinks it has when it comes to pushing motorists around. The scrapping company will inform the dvla that the vehicle has been scrapped, however you will have to complete and send off section 9 of your log book to the dvla. Second, when you bought the bike you should have filled the relevant sections on the v5 in with your details, then tore half of it off and kept it yourself. That means speeding fines, points, bus lane enforcement, parking fines and much, much more.