As well as offering re registration with original and age related numbers, i can help and provide assistance with dating certificates for getting the correct date of manufacture on your v5c log book. Now, some car buyers assume that a v5c log book is proof of ownership. The dealer will usually register a brand new vehicle for you. A vehicle log book, or v5c registration certificate, outlines who the registered. In other words, the logbook serves to link a person to a specific vehicle, by demonstrating who keeps the car. Simply, a nontransferable registration mark means it cant be transferred to another vehicle and used as the cars registration number. Registering car with old green log book retro rides.
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. Dvla launches new vehicle registration document v5c. The time to wait for a new v5c logbook varies on how you applied for it. A vehicles v5c logbook must be filled in by both the seller and the buyer every time that vehicle changes hands. Registration document v5c logbook in uk classic cars. When a vehicle is transferred, exported, scrapped or had major modification new engine, chassis or factors affecting the taxation. Mar 03, 2016 im just tried phoning dvla and after 10 wasted minutes listening to options i give up. Keller duplicate drivers daily log book, carbon, pack of 25 books by. Tell dvla youve sold, transferred or bought a vehicle.
Your vehicles registration document, also called a v5 or v5c. If youre buying, selling, or already own a car, knowing about the v5c registration certificate is essential. Therefore, its hardly surprising that the dvla has set up both an online portal and a helpline to field a large number of logbook enquiries that may crop up for motorists up and down the uk. Call 0300 790 6802 with the registration number, make and model of the vehicle and the document reference number of the blue logbook the 11 digit number on the front of the log book. Apr 29, 2020 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. When a vehicle is first manufactured and sold the dvla will have records of the manufacturer, colour and engine size of the vehicle however, when a vehicle is. Normally the dealer will register the car for you, then the document will arrive in the post from the dvla. You should return the registration certificate v5c aka log book to dvla so that they can update your details, and issue your new certificate. If you did not register the car in your name within those 21 days of the date on the letter, you could be liable for a hefty penalty.
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. However, its much simpler to scrap your car if youve managed to retain it. This is a document issued by the dvla for vehicles, and has to be carried officially when driving that vehicle outside of the uk. If you applied for vehicle registration at a post office or by postal methods. Dvla personalised registrations buy private registrations. If they do, youll get a v5c registration certificate log book within 6 weeks. You can contact the dvla to let them know youve sold your car by completing the relevant section of the v5c log book for a private sale sections 6 and 8. Before you start you need to make sure that your name and address are correct on your registration certificate v5c thats your log book. 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.
Car logbook v5c has an incorrect detail, requesting dvla. It tracks the registration and taxation history of a specific vehicle. Let dvla know youve sold your car cartakeback blog. If you did not get a log book for your new vehicle. Jan 08, 20 for those of you living in the uk youll probably know about the v5c, aka the log book. You can sell or scrap your car even if you dont have the v5c. The dvla is the driver vehicle licensing authority and contains all the information on all cars in the uk both on road and off road. Criminal gangs use the stolen vehicle registration documents to sell cloned cars on the private market. Vehicle logger is the easiest and simplest way to create, share and report vehicle log books for mileage, fuel, expenses, and tax purposes. 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. Dvla drivers should exchange blue v5c log books for red. Check the vehicle identification number and engine number. You should phone the dvla if the new log book does not arrive.
Also known as a v5c, a vehicle logbook is a document required by the dvla. 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. Date of first registration wrong page 1 cars for sale. Tax your vehicle online before sending your log book to dvla at the post office. Feb 28, 2010 last month i purchased a car off a trader. Dvla will complete the registration of the vehicle and then issue a new v5c log book to the registered keeper. 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. You can also check other details as well,engine size, colour, 1st registration date et al. Probably best to check as much detail as you can before telling the dvla about the dieselpetrol discrepancy.
Dvla must be informed immediately of any changes to your personal details, or changes to your vehicle. Tell dvla when you no longer own a vehicle, or you buy a vehicle as either a registered keeper or motor trader. Dvla logbook check v5c logbook checks before buying a. Not having one for your vehicle can have serious implications for the value of your car when you want to sell it. This is typically found on the front of a registration certificate under the special notes section. If this is the case and the original owner doesnt repay the. Alternatively, it is possible to make the transfer application online at the dvla website. Well ive just waited 3 months for a log book to come iguana writes. Why havent i recieved my logbook car registration certificate. Car logbook v5c has an incorrect detail, requesting dvla to. Change your address or name on your vehicle log book v5c. Dvla warns drivers not to buy vehicle without logbook regit. Criminals have been using these to give stolen cars new identities, making it harder for secondhand car buyers to.
The logbook is one of the most important facets of your vehicle and your entitlement to be able to drive. The document is issued by the british agency dvla analogue of our mreo. On october 1st 2014, the dvla changed its rules to prevent a seller leaving road tax on a vehicle when it is sold. 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. If for whatever reason you cant find and therefore dont have your vehicle registration document v5c you can still scrap your car. Vehicle registration document log book scrapping your car. Complete section 6 on the v5c to inform dvla of your new address. Registration number number plate for example, cu57abc continue. This time, ask the bank for all four documents for the transfer of ownership, and request a new settlement letter, because the old settlement letter could be dated and signed.
The document is issued by the dvla and tracks the registered keeper of the vehicle, rather than the owner. The ultimate guide to your v5 log book 2020 update. Trouble is it isnt taxed and he has lost the log book. Updating information is quicker online, but you still need your v5c log book information. Additionally the dvla will automatically refund any unused road tax. The dvla urges drivers not to buy a vehicle unless it comes with a vehicle log. Get vehicle information from dvla check online to find out what information the driver and vehicle licensing agency.
Send it to dvla with the green new keeper slip you were given when you bought the vehicle. D2 and d4 packs these complete packs allow you to apply for the above licence offline. 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. Ideal for small business owners, independent contractors, or corporations with a fleet of cars. The change is primarily being made because a huge number of blank, unissued v5c documents were stolen in 2006. The driver and vehicle licensing authority dvla uses logbooks to keep track of every registered keeper of every vehicle in the uk. It is essential that you get the uk registration certificate, the uk v5, when you are buying your vehicle. So youre looking to sell your car but theres a stumbling block. Please tick appropriate box has been lost, stolen or defaced whilst in my possession was not given to me by the previous keeper is with the dvla for changes cannot be produced for other reasons please state reason. Temporary v5c registration certificate around the world.
Gps tracking or manual entry for vehicle mileage either km or miles. Is there any way to tax it and inform the dvla of change of owner at the same time. The v5c registration certificate also known as the registration document or log book for the recipient vehicle. In the uk the document v5c was previously referred to as the log book, and this is still common usage. How to check if a v5c logbook is genuine free car check. Search and buy from millions of personalised number plates direct from the dvla, including auction plates and cherished plates. Most used cars are imported into the state are bought in the united kingdom.
The process of dvla historic vehicle registration differs in northern ireland. 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. Take your log book to a post office that deals with vehicle tax. Download and fill in an application for a log book v62. In the letter, chairman charles trevlyan said the club was deeply concerned about the notification the dvla received. No old tax discs, log book, insurance certificates, mots etc as lost in a fire. I have a flexiplus bank account with nationwide that includes all vehicle roadside recovery inc vehicles over 10 years old like our. Tracing old registration records pre dvla computer. The documents should be sent to dvla at the address shown on the v750 or v778 form. Every car buyer will receive a v5c registration document.
He spoke with the dealers on the phone to confirm the date of registration, how many owners the vehicle had and its general condition. Own a car, and youll have a registration document that proves it. This is called the v5c, and it shows that youre the registered keeper of the car and your. Dont buy a vehicle that doesnt have a v5c document. Or for a sale or transfer to a motor trader, insurer or dismantler section 9. Dvla drivers should exchange blue v5c log books for red regit. Your current log book will still be valid, but all newv5cs issued from april 15 th will be in the new format. Registering your car simply means putting the car onto the dvla database and thats it. There is however a service that the dvla provide whereby you can pay to find out details about a cars history, but in all cases the recipient of any such details is also recorded. 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. Application for a certificate of permanent export v561. If your car has been re registered and given a new registration number for any reason in the past, that date has appeared on some v5c documents. 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.
How to get a replacement vehicle log book using form v62. If youre shown as the registered keeper of the vehicle on dvla records, you can tax in person or by post at your nearest dvla local office. The police say they could be dealing with the impact of the blunder for over a century. In the dvlas eyes, the logbook proves your ownership of a vehicle. There is no such thing as a log book anymore only the v5c. From april 15 th there will be some changes to the v5c registration certificates log books. Failure to present the relevant frc will lead to registration being refused. A friend at work has a nice little golf for sale i want to buy as a run around it has an mot and my insurance company will reduce my premium shocked if i switch cars. You also need to see the v5c vehicle registration certificate log book. Youll need to complete a v62 application for a vehicle registration certificate v5c which must be accompanied by. You can use the taxmot status checker to see if the dvla think its fuel type is listed as petrol or diesel. How to register a old and classic vehicles at dvla uk. With so many numberplate dealers stripping original registrations from motd classic cars, motorcycles and lorries, it means fewer and fewer old vehicles are still able to display their correct registration number, having instead to be saddled with one of the common age. 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.
Ive an old vehicle between 1959 and approx 1961 that was never put onto the dvla computer records. Expense logging fuel, tolls, parking, maintenance, registration, etc. You cannot write to the dvla requesting details about a car without a very good reason or as my sister put it willynilly. Just send your original blue logbook with a covering letter to dvla, swansea, sa99 1ba. Apr 26, 2009 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 they miraculously turn up the next week ecosnige responds. And if you have a personalised registration, make sure youve transferred the registration number you want to keep. Jun 29, 2015 make sure the details in the log book match the details youve been given. The post office will confirm whether you can get road tax without the log book. Fill in the standard application for a log book dvla v62 form. What to do if you lose your cars registration documents.
If i dont have a v5c log book can i still scrap my car. By law, you do not need to have your v5c registration certificate log book for the vehicle you are looking to scrap. Tell dvla youve sold, transferred or bought a vehicle gov. The v5c document, also known as your cars logbook or simply the v5. It can take up to 6 weeks to get the replacement log book by post. That is the only registration ownership document that exists for that vehicle. As a rule this process takes around four 4 weeks to complete. Issued by the dvla, your v5c registration certificate or logbook is the most. Dvla advises motorists not to buy a vehicle if it doesnt have a v5c. Either way, the dvla will assume that your vehicle is off the road and you have failed to declare sorn. 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. Find out more about informing the dvla when youre scrapping your car.
Taking steps to reinstate a cars original number uk cars. You can also inform the dvla that youve sold your car, or transferred or bought another vehicle online via the uk government website. A v5c or car log book is very important if you ever sell your car, or if youre buying a used car. You can still apply and get a new v5c log book for. Changing details on your registration certificate v5c. Issued by the dvla, your v5c registration certificate or logbook is the most important document you will own for your car. A v5 document, often referred to as a log book, is a registration certificate for vehicles in the uk and is the document which the dvla uses to keep track of any changes to a vehicle.