Apr 25, 2019 dealers selling a car or van from this month will have a new v5c form to help the new owner fill in after the dvla introduced a raft of changes. The change is primarily being made because a huge number of blank, unissued v5c documents were stolen in 2006. How to register your vehicle and the cost new registrations, kit cars, rebuilds. Checking previous owners via the dvla free car check. Finding out about the remainder of the previous keepers history becomes a bit more involved. If you havent heard anything within 30 days then the dvla request you fill out a v62 application for a vehicle registration certificate.
Apr 29, 2020 if your cars v5c logbook document has been lost, damaged or destroyed, theres a straightforward process for getting a new one. There is as far as i am aware no offence for failing to tell the dvla you have sold a vehicle. It means the new owner can no longer get in touch with previous keepers to find out about servicing and other maintenance requirements. The new look log book is designed to be easier to complete whenever a vehicle changes hands and will also help the transition to digital. How to sell a car without a v5c logbook 2020 update. A v5c or car log book is very important if you ever sell your car, or if youre buying a used car. V5c2, v5c3 and v5c4, as well as a block with information for the owner. Im sure that these can be binned once the log book arrives but ive just purchased a brand new car and i dont want to throw anything away i may need. You can apply by calling the dvla or by filling out a v62 form and. Car bought 2nd hand but seller hasnt sent off v5 log book. 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. 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. I bought my disco on the 26th of june, the previous owner posted his part of the log book away a few days after that, he emailed me yesterday to say he had received a letter from dvla asking him to confirm that ownership of the vehicle had passed from him to me ive never heard of the dvla doing this before, in fact the only thing i can think of is, when i brought the disco up the road from.
Its interesting when a new v5 was issued long after the tax expired, meaning the vehicle must have still existed on that later date. The registered keeper of a vehicle can apply by telephone if the v5c is missing, damaged, or destroyed. But theyll need to check when you supply your details whether you can tax your vehicle without your v5 and order a new logbook for you. I am now the proud registered keeper of a one owner 2008 porsche 911, b well according to the dvla i am. Feb 23, 2019 there is a car owner check available to you for any car vehicle that is registered within the uk. Its a printout of what information is held on your car at the driver and vehicle licensing agency dvla.
As well as potentially still be liable for taxing the vehicle. Download and fill in an application for a log book v62. Criminals have been using these to give stolen cars new identities, making it harder for secondhand car buyers to. But, if it does not arrive within 4 weeks the buyer can.
New dvla v5 notification service originally posted by balbas hmm, but it turns out if the previous owner has declared it sorn within the last 5 days, then you cant tax online you have to go to a post office. The owner gets the purchaser to sign the logbook and sends it to dvla. Coupon v5c2 green is filled in the sale of machinery the new owner if the new owner, an englishman and a will to go further with the british rooms. The v5c or logbook holds all the ownership info for your vehicle. I am due to take my driving test very soon and am fortunate enough to have been given a car free of charge by my auntie, as recently she bought herself a new motor. Tell dvla when you no longer own a vehicle, or you buy a vehicle as either a registered keeper or motor trader. If you have lost your logbook or its been destroyed or stolen, then you can request a new logbook online at the dvla site or over the phone to the dvla, they will charge you. Change your address or name on your vehicle log book v5c. Hi guys and girls, was wondering if any of you can help me. There is a car owner check available to you for any car vehicle that is registered within the uk. Without a logbook, the buyer will need to complete the dvla v62 form and apply for a logbook as the new owner keeper. To do this, you are required to apply via the dvla using your v750 certificate of entitlement. It has come to the notice of the driver and vehicle licensing authority that contrary to existing regulation which requires that whenever the ownership of a vehicle changes, the new owner must take steps to effect change of ownership within fourteen 14 days, this regulation is flouted with impunity as most vehicle buyers refuse to the change the.
I was waiting for a v5 form to come back from the dvla and when i opened the envelope today i have had the wrong car registered to me. Tell dvla youve sold your vehicle or transferred it to a new registered keeper. You should never buy a car that doesnt have a log book as this could be a sign the owner has taken out a logbook loan on the vehicle, borrowing money against the value of the car. You should only have the green part, called the new keepers supplement. Dvla v5c logbook enquiries 0843 903 3770 uk contact number. 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. If you did not get a log book for your new vehicle.
Only the current keeper plus the previous keeper information is shown in the v5 logbook. 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. 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. A guide to the new v5c vehicle registration document. Legally, thats the person registering and taxing the vehicle, not necessarily the owner. It doesnt matter what the v5 says at this point in timewhat matters is what the v5 will say when the new owner gets it back from the dvla, which will be 3 previous owners. The ultimate guide to your v5 log book 2020 update. Apply for a vehicle registration certificate form v62. The dvla is launching a new version of the v5c vehicle registration document with a red front page known as the logbook, starting from sunday 15th august 2010. The dvla want to inspect the vehicle and the owner will not release the vehicle for it to be taken to them. Failure to keep your v5c logbook up to date may result in a fine by the dvla, and you could also find yourself liable for a new owners parking tickets, speeding fines etc if you dont advise the dvla that the car youve sold has a new registered keeper. Sending this along with your v5c allows to dvla to cross reference all of the relevant information. If you look at our maxi, the last v5 date is in 2018, when it became a historic vehicle almost two years after purchase.
Jul 12, 2010 yes you should have received the latest if not all mot certificates from the seller as well as the v5c2 new keeper supplement. If you need to change your name or address that the dvla hold for you, your need to complete form v62, request for a new logbook, this will again cost. Tell dvla about a sale of a vehicle online youtube. If however, you do not have a new vehicle to put the plate onto and want to retain it then this is also possible. Normally the owner and registered keeper will be the same, but there are occasions where they might differ. 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. The new owner should get a new v5c from dvla within 4 weeks of them receiving the changed v5c from the seller. Fill in the standard application for a log book dvla v62 form. Registering a new vehicle owner online has a number of added benefits. When you buy a car, the previous owner or dealer will register you as the new owner and your v5 document will arrive in the post a couple of weeks later.
Dvla no longer include the previous owners name or address on the logbook. How long wait for my new log book moneysavingexpert forum. Wait until you get a letter in the post where the stamp hasnt been franked and use that. If the dealer will not do it, you can register the vehicle yourself. Dvla sent me a new logbook, spelt my name wrong so i have. I understand the easiest way to sort this is for her to apply for a new logbook, or i can send off a v62 which will take longer, but would also be much. When selling without a v5, youll need to provide a bill of sale which includes all info for the new buyer to apply for a new logbook. Dvla number plates dvla registrations from number1plates. How to transfer ownership of your vehicle guide corner. Lost my logbook v62 form sell or apply for log book v5c. Upon your logbooks arrival at the dvlas swansea office, a team will look at your request, make any needed changes, and or send you new versions of the documentation, if.
The dealer should have retained the rest, and either sent the yellow part signed by him and you to the dvla, or used the dvla website to inform them of the change of keeper. The v5c logbook also known as the v5 form or document records the registered keeper or keepers of the vehicle. They must give you the full log book v5c and not send it to dvla. I am now the proud registered keeper of a one owner 2008 porsche 911, b well according to the dvla i. When you sell a car you must tell the dvla that you have done so.
It is wrong for the garage to be advertising the car as only having 2 previous owners and they know itits an underhand tactic that dealers use to make the car look more. Dvla logbook check v5c logbook checks before buying a. Mar 21, 2011 i have come back today from a few days away. Its important to file a logbook application should you purchase a new car, or if you. Coupons are necessary for registration of the sale and export of machinery abroad. Tell dvla youve sold, transferred or bought a vehicle gov. New owner will not allow dvla to inspect for reg transfer.
Get a replacement log book v5c if the original has been lost, stolen, damaged or. Dvla logbook v5c changes in ownership, address or status. Usually, with a private sale, the registered keeper will complete section 2 of the new styled v5c and send to dvla, swansea. 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. It can take up to 6 weeks to get the replacement log book by post. The dealer will usually register a brand new vehicle for you. You should not have all of the v5c sometimes called the logbook. The following documents should be submitted by the vehicle owner. How to get a replacement vehicle log book using form v62. May 05, 2020 youll also still need to complete section v5c2 new keepers details on the paper v5c, tear it off and give it to the new owner as proof of the transfer of ownership. Every time a car changes hands, the car logbook must be filled in by both the seller and the buyer.
Mar 20, 2010 it all depends on whether there is a current recorded keeper for the vehicle on dvla s records. Do not tick the new keeper box or fill in your name on the older style form. You will also need the new owner s details including their name and address. New dvla v5 notification service uk motorbike forum. It all depends on whether there is a current recorded keeper for the vehicle on dvlas records. Use form v62 to apply for a vehicle registration certificate v5c. If your cars v5c logbook document has been lost, damaged or destroyed, theres a straightforward process for getting a new one. Its then sent to the dvla for processing, before its returned to the new owner with updated registration details. Dvla sent me a v5 logbook for the wrong car off topic. V5 registration document changes to your vehicle form saga. Nov 25, 2019 changing the tax class from plg to historic will also trigger a new v5. However, i am aware that i need to change the ownership of the car and put it in my name, but how do i go about doing that. He would then send the rest off to the dvla and you should. Is there a different form to fill in or what needs to be done.
Jan 07, 2020 you should not have all of the v5c sometimes called the logbook. Issued by the dvla, your v5c registration certificate or logbook is the most. New dvla v5 notification service originally posted by balbas hmm, but it turns out if the previous owner has declared it sorn within the last 5 days, then you cant tax online. Changing the tax class from plg to historic will also trigger a new v5. Send it to dvla with the green new keeper slip you were given when you. Andrew had verbal confirmation that the vehicle was registered 31st october 2005 with 2 owners from new this is equal to 1 former keeper after a dvla logbook check. Congratulations you have purchased a new car, but dont buy the car without a logbook, the dvla advise against it as you wont be able to tax your car without the logbook, it is up to the seller to request a new logbook before they sell the car and not you to request a new logbook when you buy the car.
Dvla logbook check v5c logbook checks before buying a used car. If there is no keeper then you could get the logbook within 710 days, however if there is a keeper then it takes 46 weeks as they have to do security checks before releasing the logbook which includes writing to the current recorded keeper. In case youre wondering, your v5c is your vehicle logbook, and its job is basically to identify the owner of a vehicle for the dvla. Find out everything that there is to know about your dvla logbook. Positive personal identification card driving licence, voters id, passport, national id and nhis id. A logbook is, essentially, your certification to prove that you are the owner of a vehicle. The new owner retains the green section 6 until their new logbook arrives. Dvla sent me a new logbook, spelt my name wrong so i have to. There were recent changes to the type of detail included on a logbook. Without a logbook, the buyer will need to complete the dvla v62 form and apply for a logbook as the new ownerkeeper.
Tell dvla youve sold, transferred or bought a vehicle. The new keeper also gets an email from the dvla confirming the changes. You will also need the new owners details including their name and address. Jul 21, 2019 there were recent changes to the type of detail included on a logbook. Dvla launches new vehicle registration document v5c. If you are buying a car there are several checks you can make on the logbook. How to transfer ownership of your vehicle guide corner park. Two recent coloured passport size pictures of the owner. Include a cheque or postal order made payable to dvla, swansea and allow up to 6 weeks to get a v5c. Dealers selling a car or van from this month will have a new v5c form to help the new owner fill in after the dvla introduced a raft of changes. The purchaser completes a tear off portion of the logbook and sends it to dvla to register their ownership and obtain a logbook in the new owners name.
Yes you should have received the latest if not all mot certificates from the seller as well as the v5c2 new keeper supplement. Going online allows you and the new owner to continue holding the valid logbook, which may be helpful in certain situations. The v5c is one of the most important documents when buying or selling a car, but it logs only who is the registered keeper and they may be different from the legal owner. Its then sent to the dvla for processing, before its returned to the. They can then place the old registration on retention and update your logbook to display your new dvla private plates. Fill in the new details of section 10 new keeper supplement and give it to the buyer. Registering new and used vehicles at dvla swansea uk. Youll also still need to complete section v5c2 new keepers details on the paper v5c, tear it off and give it to the new owner as proof of the transfer of ownership. Tell dvla youve sold your vehicle or transferred it to a new registered keeper owner, or that youve bought a vehicle.
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