Replacing lost documents
To get replacement documents, download and complete form RF134 (pdf) and have this form witnessed by a member of the Garda Síochána at a Garda station. Forward your completed form with the appropriate fee to your Motor Tax Office.
How long does a new log book Take UK?
You’ll usually receive your log book within 5 working days. Contact DVLA if you have not received your log book (V5C) and it’s been 2 weeks since you applied. If you have not received your log book after 6 weeks and you have not notified DVLA, you’ll have to pay £25 to get a replacement.
What Colour is the latest log book?
The V5C itself is a four-page document that was blue in colour until 2012. Since then, all V5C documents are red, due to the theft of a number of blank certificates in 2006. So, the DVLA recommends owners update to the red version, and that’s the version now automatically issued.
How long does it take for v5 to arrive?
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 new log book Ireland? – Related Questions
Can I view my V5 online?
You can check vehicle details online using DVLA’s vehicle enquiry service if you know the make and registration number, but keeper details are much harder to verify if you don’t have a v5c check.
Can I sell my car without a V5?
It’s actually entirely possible (and 100% legal) to sell a car and transfer ownership without a V5C document. Most people do not realise that the vehicle logbook is a record of the registered keeper, not proof of ownership.
What do I do if my V5 doesnt arrive?
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 for logbook to arrive?
Your V5C logbook should arrive within at least 6 weeks, however if your logbook has not arrived after this time, you should contact the DVLA directly.
How long does it take for V5 to come back after change of address?
If your new log book does not arrive
Contact DVLA if the new log book has not arrived after 4 weeks. If you have not received your log book after 6 weeks and you have not notified DVLA, you’ll have to pay £25 to get a replacement.
What do I do if my log book hasn’t arrived?
To find out the status of a V5C, you need to contact the DVLA on the hotline number (0300 790 6801) or email them (use the V62 form).
How do I check the status of my log book?
NTSA/KRA logbook search Procedure
- Open the M-Pesa menu.
- Choose ‘Lipa na M-Pesa’ option.
- On the menu, select ‘Buy Goods and Services’
- Provide 202994 as the till number.
- Enter KEs.
- Provide your M-Pesa pin for authentication.
- Press Ok to continue filling ‘Personal Details’ form.
Can I tax my car without logbook?
You’ll need one of the following: Your V5C logbook or your V5C/2 if you’ve just bought the vehicle. Your V11. Your V85/1 (if it’s an HGV)
How do I change ownership of a car without v5?
How to sell a car without a v5c log book
- List the vehicle for sale, clearly state that you don’t have a log book.
- If the sale is private, still inform the prospective buyer.
- Inform the DVLA in writing about the sale.
- Ensure the new owner fills in a form V62 and becomes the registered keeper.
Can you drive car while waiting for V5?
Anyone who is the owner or has the permission of the owner to drive a car can do so lawfully, if insured. The V5 identifies the registered keeper, that is all. If you buy the car, you will be the owner of it, not the seller. Once you own the car, you do not need the seller’s permission to drive it.
How do I inform DVLA that I sold my car without a 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. Include the: Vehicle registration mark.
Can I register a new vehicle keeper online?
Doing it online is a bit easier and quicker. You’ll still need your V5C logbook as you need the 11 digit reference number and the new keeper slip. All you need to do is go to the gov.uk website and fill out the form to transfer ownership, and a new logbook will be sent out to the new keeper.
Can you tell DVLA online You are the new keeper?
If you prefer, you can tell DVLA online that you’ve sold or transferred a vehicle yourself by using the 11-digit document reference number on the yellow slip (V5C/3). You can also use this service to tell us about the scrapping of a vehicle and any insurance write-offs.
How do I transfer a log book?
How to make the transfer
- Click on VEHICLE REGISTRATION to access the menu.
- Click on APPLY FOR TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP.
- Click on CREATE NEW button and key in the vehicle registration number.
- Click on INQUIRE to find information about the vehicle.
- Then click VIEW to get more information.
- UPLOAD a scanned copy of the logbook.
Does the main driver have to be the registered keeper?
But the main driver doesn’t necessarily have to be the owner or the registered keeper. This is pretty common for married couples. If you’re married, one of you can own the car and be the registered keeper. But if your spouse drives the car more often than you do, they’ll need to be listed as the “main driver”.
Can you have 2 main drivers on car insurance?
You can’t take out a car insurance policy as joint policyholders with someone else – there’s no such thing as joint car insurance, even for married couples.