Guidelines

Where do I send my DVLA V5C form?

Where do I send my DVLA V5C form?

The buyer of the vehicle will want to take your name and address so you should provide them with this as they may need to contact you in the future. With the buyer, complete section 2 of the V5C – ‘Seling or transferring my vehicle to a new keeper’. Then send the V5C to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1BD.

What is the DVLA address?

Send your driving licence to us at DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1BN.

Where do I send my updated V5C?

Change of Address Only. Complete section 6 on the V5C to inform DVLA of your new address details and send the registration document in its entirety to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1BA.

  • Change of Name Only.
  • Change of Name and Address.
  • Changes to your Vehicle.
  • How do I post a v5?

    Fill in section 10 (V5C/2) and give it to the new keeper – they will need this to tax the vehicle. Keep a record of the new keeper’s name and address. Tear off section 1 to 8 (V5C) and send it to: DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1BA.

    How long does it take to get a V5 online?

    DVLA aims to send out a new V5C to you as soon as possible, usually 4 to 6 weeks after getting the old V5C from the seller. This may take longer because of coronavirus. If you do not get it within 6 weeks: complete form V62 – ‘Application for a vehicle registration certificate’

    Is it illegal to register a car at a different address UK?

    As UK law states, it is illegal for a driver to be incorrectly registered at an address, as up-to-date residential information is required should the licence-holder be involved in an accident. Drivers who change their address on their licence must also do the same on their vehicle log book and vehicle tax Direct Debit.

    Can I change my V5 details online?

    Can I update my logbook online? Absolutely, you can now update your logbook (V5C) online within a just a few minutes. You will need your vehicle registration number, logbook document reference number and postcode.

    What do I do if my V5C doesn’t arrive?

    Then, when the DVLA has the details of you and your vehicle, they will issue a V5C as a confirmation that the vehicle has now been registered. This is normally sent to you within 3 weeks. If you have still not received your V5C after 3 weeks, you should contact the DVLA Customer Service team.

    What is the difference between V5 and V5C?

    The V5C is also known as the vehicle logbook or simply the V5 form. It is the most important document you will possess as a car owner in the UK and it is essential to keep hold of it.

    Where can I get a phone number for the DVLA?

    Contact DVLA. Use this service to find the right phone number, email or postal address for DVLA. They can help with things like: vehicle tax or a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) driving licences and applications. number plates and log books (V5C documents) health conditions and driving.

    What do you need to know about the DVLA V5C?

    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 written-off.

    How do I notify DVLA of vehicle sale?

    The buyer of the vehicle will want to take your name and address so you should provide them with this as they may need to contact you in the future. With the buyer, complete section 2 of the V5C – ‘Seling or transferring my vehicle to a new keeper’. Then send the V5C to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1BD.

    What happens if I dont update my DVLA log book?

    If you have changed address and not updated your logbook you are eligible to be fined up to £1,000. You must inform the DVLA when they are changes to your address, not just when you sell your car. The launch of the DVLA’s new online service for updating your log book means less of an excuse for not updating it.