If you’re intent on tracking down a car that you used to own, the first place to start is the Government’s Vehicle Enquiry Service. This is part of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and it’s pretty simple — just enter the registration number in a box, and up will pop the details.
How do I find out who is the registered keeper of a vehicle UK?
Information about registered keepers
You must write to DVLA to request information about the current or previous registered keeper of a vehicle.
How do I find my V5C number without logbook?
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 DVLA tell you who owns a car?
You can ask DVLA for information about your vehicle or another vehicle and its registered keeper if you have a ‘reasonable cause’.
How do I find an old car I owned UK? – Related Questions
Can I check who is the registered keeper of 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 I find out who owns a car by the number plate UK?
The only people who have access to that sort of information are the police and the DVLA and neither of them will divulge it as it is covered by the Data Protection Act. The only hope you have of finding the owner is if you spot the car on the road.
Is it possible to find out who owns a car?
A vehicle check from FreeCarCheck WILL show how many registered keeper(s) have owned the vehicle. We just cannot show specific, personally-identifiable information about previous owners/keepers.
Who is the registered keeper of a car?
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. A company car is a common example of when a registered keeper and owner are different. The company owns the car and the employee who drives the car is the registered keeper.
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 you sell a car if you are not the registered keeper?
Yes, someone else can sell your car on your behalf whether this is your husband, wife, another family member, or friend. However, you will need to ensure that the correct documentation is in place.
Can you find your V5C online?
You need to get a log book (V5C) if the original has been lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed by you or your insurance company. You can get a duplicate log book online if you do not need to change anything in the log book. The log book will be posted to the address which the DVLA has on record.
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.
Can I get my V5C number over the phone?
Lost Your Logbook? If you do find yourself needing a replacement if your original V5C has been lost, stolen, damaged, destroyed or you haven’t yet receive the certificate for your new vehicle then you can apply for a replacement V5C log book by phoning the DVLA on 0300 790 6801 or by post using the V62 form.
Can I sell my car without a v5?
Can I sell my car without the V5C? It’s entirely possible to sell a car without a V5C logbook, and 100% legal, though it’s worth the investment to get one before doing so. Not having a V5C is likely to deter potential buyers, as it can be a sign of a stolen vehicle.
How do I let DVLA know my car is sold without a v5?
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.
Without a V5C
- Vehicle registration mark.
- Make and model.
- Exact date of sale.
- Name and address of the new keeper.
What to do if you have no v5?
If you did not get a log book for your new vehicle
Download and fill in an application for a log book (form V62). Send it to DVLA with the green ‘new keeper’ slip you were given when you bought the vehicle. You do not have to pay a fee.
How long does it take to get a replacement v5?
It can take up to 5 days to get a replacement if you apply by phone, and up to six weeks via post. You can find further details on how to apply for a replacement V5C on the Government’s website.
Can I drive car without logbook?
Without them, you are breaking the law and will get a fine from DVLA. After you’ve applied for a logbook, you need to declare SORN. That means the car is taken off the road (Statutory Off-Road Notification) until the new logbook arrives.
How long does a v5 take to come online?
DVLA aims to send out a new V5C to you as soon as possible, usually 4 weeks after getting the old V5C from the seller. If you do not get it after 4 weeks: complete form V62 – ‘Application for a vehicle registration certificate’
How do I get a v5 without a green slip?
If you weren’t given a green ‘new keeper’ slip and the vehicle seller did not have the log book details needed to notify the DVLA of the transfer of ownership, you can send off for a new V5C yourself using a V62 form.