It is not advisable to buy a car that doesn't have a V5C document but the presence of the V5C is no guarantee that the seller is actually the owner. We'd recommend shredding the old V5C just to be sure it won't get into somebody else's hands. If your car's V5C logbook document has been lost, damaged or destroyed, there's a straightforward process for getting a new one. Applying online is the quickest route to getting hold of a replacement and should take around 5 days.
Alternatively, you can fill out a V62 form and send it to the DVLA, although this process can take up to six weeks. It is common knowledge that you need to update your V5C when buying or selling a car.
However, it is also important to update your vehicles V5C whenever you change your address or your name. It takes less than two minutes for motorists to inform the DVLA of a change of address using the online system, and a new log book will be sent out within five working days - down from the six weeks drivers previously had to wait.
All a driver needs to use the online system is their vehicle registration number, log book document reference number and their postcode. How much is your car worth? Find out with our free car valuation tool Skip to Content Skip to Footer.
What you need to do with the V5C when selling a car When you sell a car, either online , through a dealer or at an auction , it's useful to have a service history and other documentation about the car's life. Owning a car Cars Buying a car. Share this on Twitter Share this on Facebook Email.
Car warranty advice: manufacturer warranty cover and extended warranties explained. You need this for the v62 form as well. I sent mine in march as my original v5 never turned up when i bought the car.
Been trying for months to get the v5. Cant tax my car without it. Comment by Julie Riseley posted on on 23 June I am sorry our paper applications are taking longer than usual. We have a reduced number of staff on site to comply with social distancing requirements and to ensure staff safety. We are looking at other transactions that could be made available online in the future and we will consider the V62 application process.
Comment by Jorge Barreto posted on on 24 June I sent my partner and mine v5 on 7th of June and nothing back yet. Would be good if we can do that online even if we posted ours v5s too because would be with us in a week time.
Comment by External Communications Team posted on on 29 June I am sorry but you cannot use this service if you have already sent your log book to DVLA. Your paper application will mean you have to wait longer for a reply as there are delays dealing with paper applications sent to our office in Swansea, as they need to be dealt with in person.
This is because we have a reduced number of staff in our building to comply with social distancing requirements and to ensure staff safety. Comment by Dean Arnold posted on on 20 June Comment by External Communications Team posted on on 22 June If your photocard driving licence expired before the 1 February our online services to renew your driving licence and replace a driving licence are available for those drivers who need to renew their entitlement to drive or replace a lost or stolen licence.
Please use our online services if you can as it is the quickest and easiest way of transacting with us. Our online services have not been impacted by the Covid pandemic. Comment by Keith Potter posted on on 20 June A good system for most. However, please be aware many pensioners and others do not have access to the internet plus unable to use such a facility for many reasons. I assume this group will post details as normal. At the moment paper applications sent to our office in Swansea will take longer to process as they must be dealt with in person on site, where we are working with reduced numbers to meet social distancing requirements.
We are working to process documentation as quickly as possible. Comment by Cezario posted on on 22 June It's one of the best services in Europe.
In Romania for example you have to spend few houra to all kind of offices to change the new owner from all files, an costs are semnificative as well. Comment by Yunus raja posted on on 22 June The dvla every thing online but they didn't only v62 not online.
Any document and other are online. Please do v62 online application needed Thanks. Thank you for your comment. Car insurance. Breakdown cover. Sell your car fast. MOTs made easy. Read more: GOV. UK - What has happened to your vehicle log book V5C? Share or comment on this article: How to get a new car log book V5C online in five days e-mail Toggle Search. Petrol has now risen above p a litre and diesel is Price of new homes rise faster than building costs AstraZeneca to start making profit from Covid vaccine it Burger King UK's listing on the stock market comes a step Electric truck maker becomes world's fifth most valuable Net-a-Porter falls out of fashion: Owner Richemont to Bank of England to receive fresh headache over interest Royal Mail has been one of the pandemic's big winners, Want to make money in stocks?
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