Are V5 documents still issued?
Are V5 documents still issued?
The V5C Registration Certificate has changed from 15 April 2019 and DVLA will be issuing a new version of the V5C registration certificate (log book). New version V5Cs will be issued from 15 April 2019. The previous version will still be in circulation and will still be valid.
Which is the current V5 document?
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. If you’re buying, selling, or already own a car, knowing about the V5C registration certificate is essential.
Are V5 done online now?
Changes to the V5 vehicle registration document. You can now report a change of car ownership online, rather than by post.
What does current V5C look like?
Current V5C forms are red; they used to be blue. If you still have an old blue form, the DVLA encourages you to update it to a red one for free. The DVLA maintains an informative webpage with further details on the V5C and how to contact the DVLA with any questions.
When do you need a new V5C document?
The most common reason to need a new V5C document is if the original has been lost. However, you might also need a replacement if the original has been damaged, stolen or destroyed. To get a replacement V5 document, you just need to follow the same process as if the logbook had been lost.
How long does it take to replace a V5 document?
To get a replacement V5 document, you just need to follow the same process as if the logbook had been lost. You can either apply by phone or post, and there’s a £25 charge. It can take up to 5 days to get a replacement if you apply by phone, and up to six weeks via the postal service.
How to apply for a vehicle registration certificate ( V5C )?
Use form V62 to apply for a vehicle registration certificate (V5C). You can get a duplicate vehicle log book (V5C) online if you do not need to change anything in the log book. If you need to make any changes or you’re not yet registered as the vehicle’s keeper, you must make an application by post using form V62.
How do I change the details on my V5C?
Send it to DVLA with any necessary evidence. If the change is not listed in section 1 or 7, add notes to the ‘vehicle details’ section instead. Send it to DVLA with evidence and a letter explaining the change. Send your V5C to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1DZ if you changed any of the following: