You can only get a replacement log book by phone if none of your personal details have changed. The new keeper will need to send a v62 application for a vehicle. The v5c or logbook holds all the ownership info for your vehicle. You can apply by post by filling in a v62 form, or. Cancel vehicle tax and take your vehicle off the road. If you did not get a log book for your new vehicle. You need to replace a vehicle log book or v5c if the original got damaged, lost, or stolen. Ive lost my log book, how do i find out the 11 digit. Lost or stolen vehicle registration certificate v5c.
Oh wise smb motorheads i have just opened a letter from a debt company claiming to be acting on behalf of the dvla. The society of motor manufacturers and traders recently revealed that approximately 70,000 were taken without consent in 2014. 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. If you are already the vehicles registered keeper and none of the details of you or your vehicle have changed, you can request the new v5c by phoning the dvla. Or with the relevant section of the old v5 for new keepers. Remember, this form should only be completed in the name of the person keeping the vehicle. How much a missing logbook matters is a matter of the buyers personal opinion and whats missing. Get a replacement log book v5c if the original has been lost, stolen. Log book v5c if you lose your v5c, you can apply for a copy online or by phone, providing youre down as the registered keeper of the car and none of your other details have changed. How to recover a cars missing service history green flag. Whether its your log book or your driving licence, we can help you out.
A v5c, or vehicle logbook, is the driver and vehicle licensing agency dvla document that provides a proof regarding the registered keeper. Well they best get there socks pulled up because i spoke to three friends today that have still not got one. Dvla v5c logbook enquiries 0843 903 3770 uk contact number. Once a car has been sold or changed ownership, you can also notify the dvla without needing the v5 if its unavailable. 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 also have the new address for a separate registration in my name but the log book for this car was not updated, i spoke to the dvla, made them aware that i had failed to update it and was just told to update it at post office, and forms and payment were submitted yesterday.
You cant tax your car online without a document reference from either a v5 or a renewal notice. Selling vehicle unable to sign log book cais rhyddid. Some of the threads ive just been reading suggest making a fuss sooner rather than later is more likely to produce a result. Its also lawful to do so provided there is no outstanding finance such as a logbook loan or hire purchase. How drivers can recover their cars service history news.
Update your vehicle log book v5c and send it to dvla to change your address or name. A current and valid registration certificate v5c is a legal requirement for applicable vehicles in the uk. Youve lost your log book and need to change your address. Download and fill in an application for a log book v62. This short video explains what to do if you have lost yours. Dvla warns drivers not to buy vehicle without logbook regit. The v5c also called the logbook or log book is one. The dvla require my newly rebuilt 1965 jubilee to have an inspection by sgs before assigning an agerelated registration number the bike had no paperwork when i bought it and was in bits. Given the circumstances dvla being the only common element here and the fact that googling the subject has thrown up a few other examples of this going on around the. No v5c and travelling to france overclockers uk forums.
Sign and date the declaration which can be found in section 8, and then send the whole thing back to the dvla. Now, some car buyers assume that a v5c log book is proof of ownership. I received my new red v5c 3 weeks after you, i thought it was a scam too. Allow up to five 5 working days for a replacement v5c to come through. If youve lost paperwork for your car its difficult to know how to replace it. Im going on holiday to france next tuesday and ive looked at what ill need to take and one of the required documents is the v5c. How to get a replacement vehicle log book using form v62. How to check if a v5c logbook is genuine free car check. It can take up to 6 weeks to get the replacement log book by post. You should then receive your your new log book within 14 days. The v5c which can also be known as the log book or by its old name, v5 is a vital piece of paperwork that is often forgotten about in the back of a drawer until it comes time to sell your car on. If you sell your vehicle you must tell dvla straight away using the v5c registration certificate. I feel that the missing logbook is the sellers problem and its up to him to get a replacement before selling the vehicle. Your cars registration document, or v5c logbook, is a summary of its history along with its previous keepersowners.
You might get quicker service with a modern car, but i wrote dvlc a nice letter about the chassis number on my vintage car and the fact the number on. Lost v5c log book guide to get a vehicle log book v5c dns. Some also report success after hitting dvla with a sar subject access request under the dpa. Its states that the dvla is preparing a claim against me as a registered keeper of an unlicensed vehicle. Dunno, you will have to check on the dvla site, house move or not, important documents should be stored in a easy located. A v5c, or vehicle logbook, is the dvla document that proves you are the registered keeper.
Lets face it, plenty of people are tempted by the lure of a car thats cheap because of a missing service history. 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. Use form v62 to apply for a vehicle registration certificate v5c. By law, you do not need to have your v5c registration certificate log book for the vehicle you are looking to scrap.
Include the exact date of sale along with the name and address of the new keeper. If you want to apply by post youll need to fill in a v62 form. Note that only registered keepers can apply by telephone. The dvla has published on its website a list of serial numbers for the blank log books which it believes have gone missing. Acpos dci mark hooper advises potential usedcar buyers to check the documents serial numbers against the missing batch. If you have defaced or lost your vehicle v5c logbook, you can still. However, its much simpler to scrap your car if youve managed to retain it. 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. The ultimate guide to your v5 log book 2020 update. Find the right phone number, email or postal address to contact dvla about driving licences, vehicle tax, medical enquiries and vehicle registration. If your unsure ring dvla swansea and they will tell you where it is in the system, every time we have rung wondering where they have got to on say a thursday. Ive checked today and the system is not yet up and running,the system will also allow dealers to. Missing log book from cort vehicle contracts general.
Apparently my car was purchased by cort via another vehicle leasing company called breeze vehicle accident solutions who had a great discount with vw leicester on the basis that breeze retained the car for at least 6 months. So youre looking to sell your car but theres a stumbling block. The dvla say they will issue everyone that owns a ca a new red log book by august 2012. The dvla v5c car registration log book explained the v5c is a paper document that shows who the registered keeper of a vehicle is and can be used to inform the dvla of a change of ownership, update your name and address or tell them a vehicle has been modified, scrapped or writtenoff. Ive gone to look for the log book and cant find it anywhere. Apply for a new logbook via dvla form v62 if you have defaced or lost your vehicle v5c logbook, you can still transfer ownership of your car or sell it to a third party. How to use the dvla to trace a cars previous owner. The v5c vehicle registration certificate log book in your name. I purchased my car in jan and as i cant find the v5c i assumed id misplaced it and rang the dvla and they said i wasnt down as a registered owner so it would take 46 weeks to sort it all out. The dvla advice on buying a vehicle section contains the following. Apply by phone if youre the registered keeper on the log book thats gone missing or is. Send it to dvla with the green new keeper slip you were given when you.
How to sell a car without a v5c logbook 2020 update. Once complete youll then need to send it to the dvla with a cheque or postal order payable to dvla, swansea. The registered keeper of a vehicle can apply by telephone if the v5c is missing, damaged, or destroyed. Dvla drivers should exchange blue v5c log books for red. Especially if theyre mechanically savvy or know someone who is and have inspected the vehicle carefully. Now, if you have a car and you have just lost the car log book it is fairly simple to get a replacement. Tell dvla when you no longer own a vehicle, or you buy a vehicle as either a registered keeper or motor trader. Call dvla if the new log book has not arrived after. If youve lost your log book, you can request a replacement through the dvla and whichever method you use it will often. You can also get these forms at your local post office. Vehicle registration v5 0844 453 0118 dvla contact number. Dvla swansea sa99 1zz if the v5c is not available you will need to write to. Youve lost your log book and need to change your address download and fill in an application for a log book v62.
Lost my logbook v62 form sell or apply for log book v5c. Change vehicle tax class at post office or dvla v62 and v70. What if you are missing your dvla v11 reminder letter or the v5c registration certificate. 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. This document, officially called the v5c registration certificate, is issued by the dvla to the person responsible for the vehicle. Sensitive casework dvla swansea sa99 1zz please explain the circumstances and your relationship to the deceased. Dvla vehicle registration test by sgs norton owners club. A guide to the new v5c vehicle registration document. I returned the car after 10 days because it had a few issues. If you are looking to replace a damaged or lost logbook, you will be required to pay a small fee upon contacting the dvla. Googling dvla lost entitlement suggests its quite common. V5 logbook error motoring discussion back room forum.
If you have mislaid a cars log book and any accompanying invoices, yet you know the car was serviced by dealers that are franchised by the manufacturer, all you have to do is contact your local showroom. To get a replacement log book just follow the below steps. Hi there, i have dug around and it transpires that there is a backlog of v5s sitting on the desk of a manager at leicester vw. Ensure the name and address on the v5c are correct and tell the dvla by post instead if they need to be updated. Messed up by not updating log book, traffic fine sent to.
The log book, also known as a v5c, provides all the information about the car, including its history, past and present owner and when it was manufactured. Its a printout of what information is held on your bike or car at the driver and vehicle licensing agency dvla basically the government organisation for motoring. The lack of a logbook may well make it hard to sell the vehicle, though. The documentation that you would need to take, includes. Change your address or name on your vehicle log book v5c. Apply for a vehicle registration certificate form v62. Its this persons duty to ensure the car is registered, taxed and insured. So, if yours is stolen or lost, you must replace it immediately. This is a vital document when it comes to selling the car. When it comes to buying or selling a car, one of the most important parts of the transaction is the log book. I went to send off the v62 today at the post office and their information was completely different from. 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. A similar process also applies if you did not get a v5c logbook with a new vehicle. Its actually entirely possible and 100% legal to sell a car and transfer ownership without a v5 document after all, the vehicle logbook is a record of the registered keeper, not proof of ownership.
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