Get a vehicle log book (V5C)

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If you cannot get a log book (V5C) online

There are other ways to get a new log book (V5C) if:

You should apply by post if you need to change the vehicle details.

You바카라 사이트™ll usually receive your V5C after 4 weeks if you apply by post.

Contact DVLA if you have not received your V5C and it바카라 사이트™s been 4 weeks since you applied.

If you have not received your V5C after 6 weeks and you have not notified DVLA, you바카라 사이트™ll have to pay £25 to get a replacement.

Apply by post for a replacement V5C

  1. Download and fill in an application for a V5C (form V62).

  2. Send it to DVLA with a cheque or postal order for £25 made payable to 바카라 사이트˜DVLA, Swansea바카라 사이트™.

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If you did not get a V5C for your new vehicle

  1. Download and fill in an application for a V5C (form V62).

  2. Send it to DVLA with the green 바카라 사이트˜new keeper바카라 사이트™ slip given to you by the seller.

The new keeper slip needs to be from the most recent V5C. Check that the date on the slip matches the last V5C issue date on the vehicle enquiry service if you바카라 사이트™re not sure.

If you do not send in the new keeper slip from the most recent V5C, you바카라 사이트™ll have to pay £25. Include a cheque or postal order made payable to 바카라 사이트˜DVLA, Swansea바카라 사이트™.

DVLA
Swansea
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If you do not have a V5C and you took your vehicle out of the UK

Contact the driving authority of the country you took the vehicle to. They바카라 사이트™ll tell you how to register the vehicle without a V5C.

Send a letter to DVLA to tell them you took the vehicle out of the country. Include:

  • your name and address
  • the date you took the vehicle out of the country
  • where DVLA can send the vehicle tax refund if you바카라 사이트™re entitled to one

DVLA
Swansea
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If you also need to tax your vehicle

You may be able to tax your vehicle at a Post Office and apply for a new V5C at the same time.

  1. Complete an application for a V5C (form V62).

  2. Take the completed form along with £25 to a branch that deals with vehicle tax.

before you travel.