View vehicle record update dvla digital services blog. You will need to contact dvla if you do not receive it soon, i have never had to wait a month to get my logbook back, you can still drive the car as long as the car is taxed, motd and insured, but carry the green slip just to prove you own the car should you get stopped again. Below we outline all the changes youll see when you receive a new style v5c certificate changes to the front cover. I sent my passport to exchange my drivers license to dvla two weeks ago. Also, you should get a letter from the dvla within a few weeks confirming they have updated their records. As an additional part of the sale, you, the current owner, should complete and tear off the v5c2 section of the log book, giving this slip to the new owner. If sending this form directly to dvla please make cheques or postal. Car tax refund how to cancel road tax and claim your refund back if you sell a car and have existing months of car tax remaining then you can receive a refund. If you do not have the new keeper slip, you have to pay. You can apply for your provisional via the dvla online or by completing a d1 application form that can be obtained from the post office or via the dvla contact form ordering service.
Not received log book after 5 months moneysavingexpert forum. Not only do reminders and forms for car tax get sent to the registered address for. Last saturday i got my new license back, but i have not received my passport yet did not come in the mail until today, monday. Get a replacement log book v5c if the original has been lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed, or you have not received one for your new vehicle. If youve received the acknowledgement letter then the tax refund wont be far behind. Firstly when i bought the car i went to tax it but dvla would not let me do it as it was already taxed. He received a new v5c from the dvla a fortnight ago decemberand he was going to tax the car from 1st jan. Im just not happy about the stories the dealer spun re. Vehicle does not have a registration certificate dvla advises that you should not buy a vehicle that does not have a. Dvla logbook v5c changes in ownership, address or status. A provisional driving licence is your first licence that grants you the means of learning to drive a car, motorcycle or moped. I chased it up and they are saying they havent recieved it and like most gov bodies these days, sounded very suspicous of me. Dvla aim for within 28 days so either theres a problem or the previous owner hasnt bothered sending it back.
Then received a fine for not relicensing a vehicle or declaring sorn. I got my the v5 for my new car after 2 weeks and the slip for my old car after 3 weeks. Dvla never sent log book back after change of address trc is primarily funded by ad revenue. You will need to contact dvla if you do not receive it soon, i have never had to wait a month to get my logbook back, you can still drive the car as long as the car is taxed, motd and insured, but carry the green slip just to prove you own the. Should i receive anything back from dvla when selling a. When you purchased the car did you give him your details and did he put these details on the logbook. I was going on holiday at the time so i posted off the logbook when i got back the next day. You should receive a new log book buying a car or vehicle if not, you can contact the dvla to arrange for a new one to be dispatched to you. Phoned the dvla and they said they had not yet received notification the original logbook from the dealer informing them that i was the new owner, so i spoke to the dealer and they said they had sent off the logbook to the dvla weeks ago. Vehicle registration v5 0844 453 0118 dvla contact number. If you do buy a car without being given the v5c2, you can apply for a new logbook, but the dvla and other organisations tend not to recommend this as it suggests the car you have bought was not from the official owner.
Use this service to find the right phone number, email or postal address for dvla. The scrapyard or insurer should fill out section v5c3 of the log book and send it to the dvla. The dvla will then send the updated v5 document to the new registered keeper of the car. Hi, i bought a new car recently and still havent received the v5c. How to contact the dvla and get a new log book, what to do when your logbook has not arrived from the dvla, how to do a logbook check, how to apply for a new logbook as the new owner and how to borrow money against your logbook. Cancel your vehicle tax by telling dvla you no longer have the vehicle or its off the road. Your registration certificate v5c and you whatdotheyknow. She chased the dvla who told her that evans halshaw havent sent them their bit of the paperwork. If you are looking to replace a damaged or lost logbook, you will be required to pay a small fee upon contacting the dvla. Dvla contact number for customer services 0300 790 6801. Contact dvla if you do not receive anything 6 weeks. Dvla say they are still awaiting my application return. A motorist was stunned when his logbook was returned from the dvla addressed to mr b. The feedback we receive will help to change, adapt, improve and.
When you sell or transfer your vehicle you must notify the dvla straight away using the. What information do i need to provide to the dvla if i sell my. You will not be charged if you did not receive a logbook with your new vehicle but you will be charged a standard fee of. The op has sat on his backside let the tax expire and wants everybody to do thinks for him,surely he is liable for the tax if not a sorn certificate there is no problem taxing a car without a logbook sounds as though the op is just lazy. He also sent a copy of the receipt he had for the car from a customer. Advice required on lost v5c document and fine for back tax.
Nick turner, 35, was waiting to receive for his v5 document which registers car with new owners. Dvla, swansea, sa99 1bd the motor trader does not require this. The last car i got shot of i got the acknowledgement back from the dvla within 2 weeks. Seems the dvla havent told the debt collection agency to drop the case yet if you havent heard after 3 weeks, chase it with dvla, and save yourself a world of pain. How was i meant to know this, wasnt told on any correspondence i have complained to royal mail. If your current logbook has been lost or damaged beyond repair, or if you have purchased a new vehicle, you can contact the dvla s logbook enquiries team to request a replacement. Sign and date the declaration in section 8 and return it to dvla, swansea. Last wednesday got the v5 back, not a single change made. Download and fill in an application for a log book v62. If you did not receive a logbook with your newly purchased vehicle, you can request one at no charge. Issued by the dvla, your v5c registration certificate or logbook is the most. How long will it take the dvla to return a log book after youve changed the engine number and cylinder capacity. Dvla are claiming they never received my v5 after i sold my car,end aug 2009 i sent it back in early september 2009 and received letterv7121 back on the 7th sept that someone had applied for the v5, i believe this to be response to me sending the log book back, i took no action as it states that it will issue new v5 to new keep in 14 days.
I am panicking a bit, because i have to travel for work in a couple. Apply for a vehicle registration certificate form v62. There could be any number of reasons for why you might want to call the dvla customer services team, as they make sure that they provide plenty of support for road who users who might have questions surrounding their driving documents, road tax or specific dvla services like a disability parking badge. Car tax refund how to cancel road tax and claim your. Its also used to inform the dvla of a change of ownership, a change of name and.
Usually, youll normally only register your vehicle and get your v5c in the post when you buy, build, alter or import a car. Find the right phone number, email or postal address to contact dvla about driving licences, vehicle tax, medical enquiries and vehicle registration contact dvla gov. Dvla v5c logbook enquiries 0843 903 3770 uk contact number. Application for a vehicle registration certificate, also known as a logbook v5c. Contact dvla if you do not receive anything 6 weeks after sending in form v62. I sold a car a while back, sent off the log book but i. Reclaiming car tax for a vehicle thats off the road sorn. It can take up to 6 weeks to get the replacement log book by post. I have always found dvla to be very helpful over the phone. Include a cheque or postal order made payable to dvla, swansea. Birmingham man gets ford focus logbook back from the dvla. You also need to see the v5c vehicle registration certificate log book. Still have not had my license back from dvlalocal police. The ultimate guide to your v5 log book 2020 update.
Ive heard conflicting advice about whether its the dvla direct i need to chase up or the station i took the license to apparently it seems quite common that the paperwork gets lost in the. Will go down the v62 route and hopefully see the back end of eh. It is your responsibility to do this, not the dealers. Dvla never sent log book back after change of address uk.
I have recently been in a rta where a car went into the back of me. Well take you through all the information about a log book and whether you need a log book for contract hire. Please do not return the v5c for the reasons above as we will not change it. You get a refund for any full months of remaining tax. Should i receive anything back from dvla when selling a car. Whether or not they receive an email, theyll receive the new v5 in the post within 5 working days of you completing the online process. I ask the question first as i did send a log book off some weeks back and still havent recieved the acknowledgement letter confirming they have updated their details. If you use assistive technology such as a screen reader and need a version of this document in a more. If they do not receive the letter in this time they should contact dvla to. Theres no excuse for not knowing where to send it, either, because the dvla. How to cancel vehicle tax and reclaim any thats not been. Your current log book will still be valid, but all newv5cs issued from april 15 th will be in the new format. The reference number has moved to the top and the words dont share, keep it safe have.
They must give you the full log book v5c and not send it to dvla. Dvla cock up legal matters back room forum honest john. There is only a handful of legitimate ways to be able to receive a logbook for car, van or other vehicle use. Phoned them up ah yes dont know why we sent that back, the person dealing with your case is on leave, hell phone you on. The dvla say they are still awaiting my application return form for my provisional licence but they signed for it 6 days ago, i only have roughly 9 days until they refund me and theyve sent me an email reminding me this even though they have received it, not sure what to do as they said only call them up if it has been three weeks of not receiving anything, just wanted to hear more opinions. Dvla never sent log book back after change of address. The car hire place rang me to tell me that i have to return the courtesy car as my car involved in the rta is sorn. You can learn more via our privacy policy and come back to this website at. If you did not get a log book for your new vehicle. The v5c is a paper document issued by the dvla to the registered keeper of a. How to cancel vehicle tax and reclaim any thats not been used. Morning, in october last year, i swapped my metro for another vehicle.
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