If you sell your vehicle to a motor trader or garage or need to tell us the vehicle is scrapped or written off. With your consent, the trader can tell DVLA that you’ve sold the vehicle to them online – just give them the V5C and ask them to use the online service to tell us straight away.
How do I find my V5C number?
Where to find V5C number? V5C number can be found on the top of the document where you can see a set of numbers indicating the serial number of the document that is issued to you, this is a unique number given only to your V5C logbook, so that the DVLA can look it up whenever there is a need for it.
Can I view my V5C online?
You can now get a duplicate log book (V5C) online. Using the new online service is much quicker and easier than sending a paper application.
Can you change ownership of a vehicle online without V5?
The V5C or Logbook holds all the ownership info for your vehicle. Once a car has been sold or changed ownership, you can also notify the DVLA without needing the V5C if it’s unavailable. In fact, you can now do that online.
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What do I do if I can’t find my V5?
If you’ve lost your V5C certificate, commonly called a car log book, don’t panic. You can get a replacement log book from the DVLA, giving you proof that you are the registered keeper of your vehicle.
Is V5C number on new keeper slip?
the 11 digit reference number from your V5C (if you’re the current keeper) the 12 digit reference number from the new keeper slip if you’ve just bought the car (and do not have a V5C in your name yet)
What is V5C reference number?
V5C Registration Certificate (logbook)
The registered keeper is required by law to notify DVLA if the vehicle is sold, transferred or dismantled (scrapped). The important part to conceal is the ‘document reference number’, an 11 digit code printed in five different sections of the V5C.
Can I sell my car without a V5?
Do you need the V5 document to sell a car? Fortunately, all is not lost if you have lost your vehicle log book. You can sell your car without a V5C document, the process is just more complicated. The biggest issue sellers without log books find is that prospective buyers are often put off by the lack of a log book.
How do I inform DVLA of sale of car without V5?
Without a V5C
You should still inform the DVLA of the sale. To do so write to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1AR and explain that you have sold the vehicle.
What part of V5 do I keep when selling car?
What you do with the V5C depends on whether you sell the car privately or sell it to a dealer. If you sell it privately, you’ll fill out section 2 and 6, whereas if you sell it to a dealer you’ll fill out section 4. A lot of dealers will take the whole V5C document and send it off for you.
How do I fill out a V5 when I sell my car?
If you sell your car to a motor dealer, you should fill in the yellow section of the V5C registration certificate, and pass the rest of the form onto the motor dealer.
Do I need to send V5C to DVLA?
Vehicle has a registration certificate (V5C)
They must give you the full log book (V5C) and not send it to DVLA .
Do I need to notify DVLA if I sell my car?
You must tell DVLA you’ve sold the vehicle and give them the full name and address of the buyer. If you do not do this, any vehicle tax refund you’re owed might be affected.
Who is responsible for change of car ownership?
It’s the buyer’s responsibility to pay for the change of ownership. Before the sale of the vehicle has been completed, the seller should ask to see proof the buyer has completed the required sections to confirm the change of ownership.
Can change of vehicle ownership be done online?
The DVLA’s online tool makes it easy to transfer ownership of your car digitally. If you don’t have internet access, you can always transfer a car’s ownership by post.
What documents do you need to change ownership?
Forms to complete
- Notice of change of particulars (NCP)
- Application for registration and licensing (RLV)
- Notice of change of ownership/sale of motor vehicle (NCO)
- Notice in respect of traffic register number (ANR)
Is registered keeper same as owner?
A car’s owner and registered keeper are often assumed to be the same thing, because they are usually the same person, but in fact they can be different people. The owner is the person who bought the car or the person who has been gifted the vehicle. The registered keeper is the main user of the car.
How do I prove I own my car?
To prove that you own the car, you’ll need some sort of receipt or invoice from when you bought it. Even if you buy the car privately, make sure the seller gives you some sort of written agreement detailing the date of sale, the amount you paid and the method of payment.
Can DVLA tell you who owns a car?
As an individual you can request information about a vehicle’s registered keeper from DVLA (using form V888) if you have ‘reasonable cause’, examples of which include finding out who was responsible for an accident or tracing the owner of an abandoned vehicle.
Can you have 2 main drivers on the same car?
You and your partner can both take out separate policies for the same car. Car insurance policies are for both the vehicle and the driver, so it’s perfectly fine, legal and common for two people to be insured on the same vehicle under separate policies. There are a few reasons why you might consider doing this.