Dvla state it can take up to ten weeks to get a new logbook v5. Youll need your v5c logbook or new keeper slip when you call. Just bought a van off ebay, and when i turned up at the sellers house he said he didnt have the v5. I am due to buy a car without a v5 document as the owner of the car was not sent a new v5 when he originally purchased the car but failed to chase this matter with the dvla. V5c2 new keepers details slip which has a 12 digit reference number. He did however have the green slip of the v5 so the van can be taxed. Once a car has been sold or changed ownership, you can also notify the dvla without needing the v5 if its unavailable. The dvla actively advises motorists to not buy a car if the seller doesnt have the v5c because it is difficult to tax and you could be purchasing a stolen vehicle. Get your vehicle tax sorted in no time whether you drive a car, motorbike or hgv, post office can help you. I dont have my dvla reminder or my registration document. Scroll down for more details of how to notify the dvla of a change of ownership, without sending off the dvla v5.
In this video we show you can tax your newly purchased car online with the gov. Tax your vehicle with or without a reminder national numbers. You get a refund for any full months of remaining tax. Fill in the standard application for a log book dvla v62. If you dont have one of these, then you can use the v5c. If youre not shown as the registered keeper on dvla records you cannot tax the vehicle. A reminder from the dvla known as a v11 or your registration certificate known as a v5c if you have lost your v5c registration certificate, you can also tax your vehicle using a v62 form. 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. How to transfer ownership of your vehicle guide corner. If you dont have any of these, you need to apply for a new v5c. However, there are some scenarios where you can cancel your vehicle tax. The differences between the registered keeper and owner of.
Ive lost my log book, and the car tax is due tomorrow. Changing vehicle or personal details, replacing any documents, including a v5c registration document. The dvla and selling your car if you buy, sell or own a car in the uk, you should be familiar with the driver and vehicle licensing agency dvla. I bought a car at auction a few days ago which had no v5. If you own a car, you probably have to pay car tax vehicle excise duty. 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. Buy or renew your vehicle tax identity post office. Contact the dvla to let it know about the changes with your car. Once you tell dvla that youve sold the vehicle youll receive an. Tax, including directdebit enquiries, declaring a vehicle off the road sorn or refunds of tax. In fact, its a legal requirement to tell the dvla when youve scrapped your car, and unless you let them know in good. The society of motor manufacturers and traders recently. New car, no logbook, no tax, need help moneysavingexpert.
We have applied for a lot of registration v5 documents over the last 30 years, and on average, it takes ten days to get the new car doc. Then provide the 16digit reference from the v11 reminder that is sent to tell drivers their tax needs renewing. Take in a filled in application for a log book v62 and. Vehicle tax, refunds, sorn, vehicle registration and changing details. It is against best practice and government advice to buy a car without its dvla v5c registration certificate, informally known as the logbook. Wait a few weeks for the log book to arrive, then you can tax the car. Therefore the dvla has effectively doubletaxed the vehicle for that month. There is no registered keeper on the car, therefore she can take her documents to the dvla office, and transfer the v5 into her name and tax it at the same time, so. Taxing your vehicle with a reminder taxing your vehicle without a reminder taxing your vehicle with a reminder. Until now, i thought the buyer would then need to wait 46 weeks to receive the. The car is owned by the company, but the registration documents the v5 should show the registered keeper to be the person who uses it on a daily basis, such as an employee.
Without one of these dvla forms, you cannot tax the car. I moved houses and stupidly sent out my vc5 form before changing the address on my driving licence. If youre the new keeper, you cannot tax your vehicle without a new keeper slip. Cancel your vehicle tax by telling dvla you no longer have the vehicle or its off the road. My vehicle has been in the car pound for two weeks and three days. I made a big mistake i moved a few months ago and although i changed the address on my driving license i completely forgot about the v5 for my car.
How can i cancel my vehicle tax without a v5 document. To cancel your vehicle tax call 0300 790 6802 number menu. Tell dvla when you no longer own a vehicle, or you buy a vehicle as either a registered keeper or motor trader. So i bought a car a couple of months ago, didnt tax it straight away, tomorrow tomorrow etc got the v5 back then moved house. Dvla offences no vehicle tax single justice procedure. Selling vehicle vespa without v5 general dealer chat. Quick question, im looking at a car without the v5 it only has a v62, can it be taxed on that, somebody said only trade can tax them on a v62 which is ok as my dad is trade. 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. If youre caught without having paid car tax, you can be fined up to. You may have to wait up to four weeks for a new certificate to arrive. How to sell a car without a v5c logbook 2020 update.
When you buy a new car you need to tax it before driving it on the road. Dvla warns drivers not to buy vehicle without logbook regit. Once youve scrapped your car, youll need to write and. Tax your car, motorcycle or other vehicle using a reference number from. Unless you paid for the tax with the v5 in your name, you cant. And youll then get an automatic refund on any tax left on the vehicle as it no longer transfers to the new buyer.
How to get a replacement vehicle log book using form v62. Tell dvla youve sold, transferred or bought a vehicle. Taxing car with no v5 general dealer chat car dealer forum. Theyre liable for it until the dvla is told that the car has been sold or. The dvla has emphasised that it is important not to buy a used vehicle that is missing its logbook as it might be stolen or hard to tax.
I was getting ready albeit leaving it late in the month to get the documents ready to do my car tax. Send it to dvla with the green new keeper slip you were given when you. I thought you changed the ownership online now no need to send in the v5 logbook. We explain when you do and dont need to pay car tax and what to. The new keeper wont be able to tax the vehicle without it. The dvla also clamps vehicles on the street without a valid licence, and will impound them in some cases. Its virtually impossible to get away without paying road tax if youre required to because the dvla runs monthly computer checks of all vehicles registered in the uk. Youll still get one when you buy a car, and it is still possible to send it off in the post. As youd expect, the dvla are pretty strict when it comes to scrapping your car. Youll need to apply for a registration certificate in your name. What happens to the road tax when you sell your car. Tax car without v5 logbook, v11 tax reminder or green slip. Get a replacement log book v5c if the original has been lost, stolen, damaged or. I can never do it too early, as the insurance renews on 27th jan, so i always have to wait for the fresh.
Unfortunately, if youve chosen to scrap your car without a v5c, theres a little more red tape you have to get through. Is a citroen c1 a good small car for an older driver. 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. Contact the dvla to cancel your vehicle tax by calling their national telephone number 0300 790 6802 which you can use to claim a refund on your direct debit payments dvla car tax cancellations 0300. Dvla change of ownership address tell dvla sold car. Tax car without v5 logbook or reminder taxing a car. 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. Taxing car without v5 lost it page 1 general gassing. Dvla hasnt got back to me about my log book and im a key worker. Its this persons duty to ensure the car is registered, taxed and insured. If you do get to the point where youve agreed a deal without a v5 and the buyer is happy to take the car, they wont be able to register it for tax until they have their own, up to date v5.