Change your vehicle's tax class

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Tax is due to run out or vehicle purpose or design has changed

You바카라 사이트™ll usually be able to change tax class at a Post Office, but in some cases you may need to apply by post.

When you can change tax class at a Post Office

You can change your vehicle바카라 사이트™s tax class at a if either:

  • the vehicle tax is due to run out (you바카라 사이트™ve had a reminder or 바카라 사이트˜last chance바카라 사이트™ warning letter)
  • you바카라 사이트™re changing whether a vehicle is exempt from vehicle tax or not, for example, it바카라 사이트™s being used by a disabled person

When you need to change tax class by post

You need to apply by post to change tax class if any of the following are true:

  • you바카라 사이트™ve changed what the vehicle is used for, for example starting to use a minibus for profit
  • you바카라 사이트™ve changed the vehicle바카라 사이트™s body type, for example converting a car into a light goods vehicle
  • you바카라 사이트™ve changed the structure of the vehicle, for example converting a four-wheel car into a three-wheel car

If you바카라 사이트™re eligible for a vehicle tax reduction because you바카라 사이트™re disabled, there바카라 사이트™s a different way to apply by post.

The documents you need

Bring these to the Post Office or post them to DVLA:

  • the V5C registration certificate (log book) in your name, if you have one
  • your vehicle tax reminder letter (V11) if you have one
  • evidence of a current MOT (if your vehicle needs one) - for example, a copy of your vehicle바카라 사이트™s MOT history or your MOT certificate, if you have one
  • evidence if your vehicle바카라 사이트™s exempt from an MOT (V112)
  • evidence of any eligibility for a disability exemption
  • payment for vehicle tax (if you have to pay for your new tax class)

If you바카라 사이트™re in Northern Ireland, you바카라 사이트™ll also need:

  • an MOT certificate that바카라 사이트™s valid when the tax starts
  • an insurance certificate or cover note

If you drive a lorry or bus, you also need to bring or post the vehicle바카라 사이트™s latest annual test certificate or the form that proves it바카라 사이트™s exempt (V112G).

If you바카라 사이트™re posting documents, you need to post the originals.

If you do not have a V5C registration certificate (log book)

You바카라 사이트™ll need to bring or post the following along with the other documents:

  • a completed application for a new registration certificate - either download form V62 or get it from the Post Office
  • your 바카라 사이트˜new keeper바카라 사이트™ slip, if you바카라 사이트™ve just bought the vehicle

A new registration certificate is free if you have a 바카라 사이트˜new keeper바카라 사이트™ slip. Otherwise the cost is £25.

If you바카라 사이트™re applying by post and need to pay the £25, include a cheque or postal order payable to 바카라 사이트˜DVLA, Swansea바카라 사이트™.

Where to send postal applications

Send your postal application to:

DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1BF

What happens next

  1. You바카라 사이트™ll get a confirmation from DVLA that the change has been made.

  2. DVLA will send you an updated V5C.

  3. DVLA will send you a refund if you바카라 사이트™re due one.

You can still use your vehicle while your application is being processed.

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