Vehicle registration schemes for the motor trade

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1. Overview

There are 2 vehicle registration schemes for the motor trade. They are:

  • the secure registration scheme
  • the non-secure registration scheme

Under the secure scheme, you do not need to provide a separate certificate of newness or type approval certificate with each application. You can also use the Register a Vehicle (RaV) online service, allowing you to register your vehicles more quickly.

You can use the secure scheme if you바카라 사이트™re:

  • a vehicle manufacturer
  • an import concessionaire
  • an independent import trader

If you바카라 사이트™re not eligible to use the secure scheme you can still register vehicles by post using the non-secure scheme.

Before you register

You need a vehicle identification number (VIN) to register a vehicle for the first time. You can either:

  • create the VIN yourself

  • apply to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) for a VIN

Creating your own VINs

You can create your own VINs if you have a world manufacturer identifier (WMI) code.

If you바카라 사이트™re a vehicle manufacturer in the UK you can apply for a WMI code, which forms part of the 17-character VIN to identify your vehicles.

You바카라 사이트™ll need to follow the rules on what each VIN needs to include.

Find out .

Applying to DVLA for a VIN

If you바카라 사이트™re building a one-off vehicle, such as an early trial or test vehicle, contact DVLA to find out how to apply for a VIN.

Kits and Rebuilds (K & R)
DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1ZZ

dvlavin@dvla.gov.uk

It usually takes up to 10 days to get your VIN after you바카라 사이트™ve applied.

The Vehicle Register

This is maintained by DVLA. It바카라 사이트™s based on the information provided on the V55 registration form or by the RaV service.

2. Secure registration scheme

You can join the secure registration scheme if you바카라 사이트™re:

  • a vehicle manufacturer
  • an import concessionaire (a UK company authorised to import, trade and sell new vehicles on behalf of specific vehicle manufacturers)
  • an independent import trader (a UK VAT registered company that imports, registers and sells vehicles from a range of manufacturers)

To apply to join the scheme and use the online service, email secureformsscheme@dvla.gov.uk. DVLA will then email you further information, including an application form.

Once you have joined the scheme you can register vehicles:

It바카라 사이트™s faster to register a vehicle using the online scheme.

Register vehicles online

After DVLA approves you to use the scheme, they바카라 사이트™ll:

  • give you access to the online service
  • train you to use the service
  • send you the number for a helpdesk that바카라 사이트™s open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm

Control check arrangements

You still need to keep paper records when using the online service. These could include:

  • V55 document security (when used as back up for printer or computer failure or other registration purposes)
  • derogation forms from potential new vehicle suppliers
  • spot check records

DVLA or VCA may visit you to make sure control checks and security systems are being maintained.

Register vehicles by post

Register vehicles by sending:

  • the registration fee
  • the fee to tax a vehicle
  • a completed V55/1 or V55/2 form

to:

DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1BE

DLVA will tell you how to get V55/1 and V55/2 forms if you are approved to use the scheme.

3. Non-secure registration scheme

If you바카라 사이트™re not eligible to use the secure registration scheme, you can use the non-secure registration scheme. You바카라 사이트™ll need to submit supporting documentation with each application to register a new vehicle with DVLA.

You need to complete form V55/4 and send it to DVLA Swansea, SA99 1BE, with an acceptable vehicle type approval certificate, for example a:

  • valid 바카라 사이트˜CoC바카라 사이트™ (certificate of conformity)
  • British National Type Approval certificate

Send the documents along with: