If you want to keep your vehicle off the road, youll need to make a statutory off road notification sorn instead of renewing the vehicle tax. Fill in the standard application for a log book dvla v62 form. I swear i used to be able to tax a car with a v62 at my local post office, now i can no longer seem to do it, sold two cars this week without log books, very frustrating. If you have lost your logbook because it has been stolen, misplaced or destroyed then you can apply for a new logbook over the phone to the dvla, with phone requests for a new logbook the dvla will only send the logbook to the registered keepers name and address, you cannot change the registered keepers details. Thats why its vital to keep the new keeper section of the v5c as you are told in the instructions when you. But before we look at what the law has to say about driving read more.
If there is time left on your old tax disc get in touch with the dvla and they can transfer the tax over to the new car but depending on the makemodel and emissions your tax could be dearercheaper on your new car so make sure. Tax a vehicle without a logbook often, you can get road tax for a vehicle at a large post office branch and order a new log book at the same time. Once a car has been sold or changed ownership, you can also notify the dvla without. The dvla can issue you a replacement logbook if youve lost yours but this normally costs. Theyre liable for it until the dvla is told that the car has been sold or. So i have a conundrum i have to apply for a v5 in my name with the help of a v62 form, but this also means i cant tax the van until its in my name, so a possibility that the van is going to sit on the street without tax up to 6 weeks. Youll need to apply for a v5c logbook using a v62 application which can take 6. Get your vehicle tax sorted in no time whether you drive a car, motorbike or hgv. However, there are some scenarios where you can cancel your vehicle tax. Otherwise, to proceed with scrapping your car without a v5c certificate in place, there are a few things you will need to do to cover yourself if questions are asked. Nov 24, 2008 well first off congratulations on not being caught for driving with no tax. How to tax my car without a logbook or tax renewal. If you are taxing a vehicle registered to a northern ireland address, you will need to show a valid vehicle insurance certificate or cover note youll also need an up to date mot. The student the logbook method how to claim car expenses using this work related can i without logbook.
You need the 12 digit reference number from the v5c2. Buying a car with no v5 general dealer chat car dealer. And youll then get an automatic refund on any tax left on the vehicle as it no longer. Renew your or get vehicle tax if you do not have your v11 reminder renew online or.
You may even be eligible for a refund on your vehicle tax, calculated from the date when you inform the dvla of your vehicles change in circumstanc. How to tax my car without a logbook or tax renewal reminder. Just like anywhere else in the eu you must have valid insurance for any vehicle on spanish roads. Youll need your v5c logbook or new keeper slip when you call. Then provide the 16digit reference from the v11 reminder that is sent to tell drivers their tax needs renewing. I have filled in the new address keepers details before but not ticked the new keeper box and its worked. Most importantly, however, is not being able to tax the vehicle immediately as youre no longer allowed to pass on unused months of road tax as part of the sale. The new owner retains the green section 6 until their new logbook arrives. However, there are some scenarios where driving without vehicle tax is unavoidable. If youve done it, made it, got a van load of oily tshirts and have decided to give something back by sharing your knowledge or wisdom, then y. Taxing car with no v5 general dealer chat car dealer forum. Apply for the log book yourself and when it arrives tax it on line or at the post office but it can take weeks for the log book to arrive as they may write to the previous keeper before issuing it and wait for a reply.
Its this persons duty to ensure the car is registered, taxed and insured. Tax your vehicle with or without a reminder national numbers. Until then, the various computer systems wont link the reg no. Mar 04, 2018 i swear i used to be able to tax a car with a v62 at my local post office, now i can no longer seem to do it, sold two cars this week without log books, very frustrating. How to sell a car without a v5c logbook 2020 update. The tax rate is based on the weight of the motor vehicle and the method that you choose to report the tax. What happens to the road tax when you sell your car.
Register that your vehicle is off the road, for example youre keeping it in a garage. Download and fill in an application for a log book v62. The new keeper wont be able to tax the vehicle without it. It proves who is the registered keeper of the car and you cant stop paying road tax without it. If you use your car for work purposes, the ato will let you make a claim on. If you are stopped by the police they will ask to see this. Click the next link if you want to sell your car online. Driving without road tax will result in a dvlaimposed fine of. Your completed application form should include the current tax disc and the vehicle licensingregistration certificate or registration book. The only way to do it is fill out a v62 and tax as a current keeper. How can i cancel my vehicle tax without a v5 document. Dvla will post a cheque to the registered keeper shown on the registration. It becomes especially difficult when you want to buy road tax.
Youll need to apply for a new v5c you can also get the form from the post office. Your v5c logbook or your v5c2 if youve just bought the vehicle. Each year you must pay road tax for every vehicle that you own. Dvla warns drivers not to buy vehicle without logbook regit. If your sure that everything is kosha you need to go to your local taxing office,they will advise you of the procedure and sort out your tax,hope this is of some help. Tick the sorn box on your v11 if your tax is already running out. You cant drive a car without tax, your need to buy the road tax on the road tax renewal site run by the dvla or from your post office, you can use form v11 road tax renewal or form v5c vehicle registration document, you ca drive your car without an mot certificate of your car is less than 3 years old you wont need a mot certificate and if. Yes, it is possible to sell your car without a v5c. Tax car without v5 logbook or reminder taxing a car.
If youre the current keeper, you must apply for a new v5c and tax your vehicle at a post office. You can set up your direct debit monthly, 6 monthly or yearly payments. Driving without road tax carries the following penalties. The ato will let you make a claim on your tax return for some car related expenses. Also, you have a couple of options when deciding on. Youll need to apply for a v5c logbook using a v62 application which can take 6 weeks and costs. Buying a car with no v5 general dealer chat car dealer forum. Register a tractor with no log book or v5 general chat. For the best answers, search on this site hey no you dont need a log book, but you will need the insurance and mot papers to get a tax disc. Mar 31, 2014 hi ive bought a is200 from a family friend, was meant to apply for logbook but got delayed as i been really busy with work and cars and family over past few weeks, he has misplaced the logbook so didnt get a v5c and so i was hoping he will get a tax reminder through the post but that hasnt happen.
Theres a full guide on providers and things to look out for. It would be easier for her to get the replacement anyway as long as she was the registered keeper on the missing v5, and hasnt moved house. Thirdly, record your motor vehicles closing odometer reading on the last day of february 2829 of the next year, i. Mar 15, 2010 for the best answers, search on this site hey no you dont need a log book, but you will need the insurance and mot papers to get a tax disc. Use this link if you have lost your logbook and want to buy or sell a car. Forgot to say, you wont be able to tax it online until you have a v5c in your name.
Update owner particulars by lta asset owner requires login update road tax and insurance validity for vep foreign cars and motorcycles update vehicle specifications e. Find a local branch that can sort out vehicle tax with our branch finder. Lost my logbook v62 form sell or apply for log book v5c. If your road tax is running out, the dvla will send you a v11 with your vehicles registration number on it. Road tax was actually abolished in 1937 and replaced by vehicle excise duty, but some people do still call it road tax. V5c registration certificate aka log book which has an 11 digit reference number. Apply for vehicle tax form v10 apply to keep a vehicle registration number and put it on another vehicle form v317 register a used vehicle for the first time v555 information leaflet on tax.
It is against best practice and government advice to buy a car without its dvla v5c registration certificate, informally known as the logbook. A reminder from the dvla known as a v11 or your registration certificate known as a v5c if you have lost your v5c registration certificate, you can also tax your vehicle using a v62 form. Without a logbook, the buyer will need to complete the dvla v62 form and apply for a logbook as the new ownerkeeper. D and a recent utility bill, and the registered keeper will.
You can now pay your vehicle tax by direct debit either online or by going to a post office that deals with vehicle tax. To apply for a refund of motor tax, you need to download and complete form rf120 pdf. If you have just bought the vehicle and do not have a v5c, or v5c2, you cannot tax your vehicle until you have a registration certificate v5c in your name. Dvla advises motorists not to buy a vehicle if it doesnt have a v5c. Feb 06, 2020 it proves who is the registered keeper of the car and you cant stop paying road tax without it. Anyone know of a way of taxing a car without the v5 or green slip. V5c registration certificate aka log book which has an 11 digit reference. You can either choose to scrap your vehicle without a v5 registration document or apply for a new one from the dvla for a fee of. Apply for the log book yourself and when it arrives tax it on line or at the post office but it can take weeks for the log book to arrive as they may write to the. Taxing a car without a v5 logbook, v11 tax reminder or green slip new keeper supplement. If it is they can just take it away without notice. Buy or renew your vehicle tax identity post office.
Tax car without logbook, v11 tax reminder or green slip buying. Find out how to apply, the documentation you need and how much you can. Imagine if you worked away throughout the country and had to update your licence, logbook and car tax every time you moved. Tax car without v5 logbook or reminder taxing a car without. You may even be eligible for a refund on your vehicle tax, calculated from the date when you inform the dvla of.
V5c2 new keepers details slip which has a 12 digit reference number. Although rare today, some scrap dealers will insist on a v5 certificate or logbook before any scrapping can take place. When you sell your scrap or used car, if theres still some road tax left on your car, dvla will refund any complete months that remain. Apr 27, 2020 tick the sorn box on your v11 if your tax is already running out. We buy a lot of stuff with v5 to apply and sell without and take customer to our local post office at point of sale and complete v62 with their details and the nice lassie even taxs car without v5 and sends completed v62 form away after. Change address on driving licence dvla within 5 minutes. If you dont have one of these, then you can use the v5c reference number for existing keepers, or the new keeper reference number from the v5c2. The problem with buying a car with no logbook is that the person whos name is on the log book is still,legally,the true owner. If its a classic and hence tax exempt you seem to get a bit more of a serious looking at to check its legit, and getting the relevant owners club involved seems to be the easiest route as they tend to get the job of vetting them eventually for validity anyway.
Aug 21, 2018 driving without road tax carries the following penalties. The v11 gives you the various options for renewing your car tax as well as a check box if would like to apply for a sorn. All it means is that the person present at the time of collection will have to provide photo i. How to get a replacement vehicle log book using form v62. Apply for a vehicle registration certificate form v62. It can take up to 6 weeks to get the replacement log book by post. If you did not get a log book for your new vehicle. Find out how in our guide to selling your car without a v5c. Jan 05, 2016 you can now pay your vehicle tax by direct debit either online or by going to a post office that deals with vehicle tax.
Regardless of the reason the car must not be on the road at all, not even parked without road tax. For various reasons, you may not be in possession of a v11 reminder. The v62 form is the only way and the sooner you can get it sent off the faster you will get your log book and be able to tax the car. If youre just starting out and you need business, equipment, tech or training support youre in the right place. Without a logbook you wont be able to claim the cost of business travel against your travel allowance.
It works this way for students because university accommodation is classed as a temporary living arrangement. No log book or tax on car, help needed digital spy. Often, you can get road tax for a vehicle at a large post office branch and order a new log book at the same time. You can reduce the risk of buying a stolen vehicle by making sure it has a v5c logbook and. This applies if youre going to keep your vehicle in a garage, on a drive, or on private land. If you have lost your logbook because it has been stolen, misplaced or destroyed. Jan 14, 2010 the v62 form is the only way and the sooner you can get it sent off the faster you will get your log book and be able to tax the car. Dilemma about road taxlogbook, without v5c or reminder.
Well first off congratulations on not being caught for driving with no tax. Hi ive bought a is200 from a family friend, was meant to apply for logbook but got delayed as i been really busy with work and cars and family over past few weeks, he has misplaced the logbook so didnt get a v5c and so i was hoping he will get a tax reminder through the post but that hasnt happen. Register a tractor with no log book or v5 sign in to follow this. The op will not be able to lawfully use the vehicle on the road when the current tax runs out, nor can he declare sorn if. Ask your friend to apply for a duplicate log book, when it arrives, complete it as selling it to you and then use the green new keeper supplement part to tax it at the post office. The good news is you can get a replacement if your v5c is lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed or you didnt get one when you bought the car. However, you should be aware that the governments official guidance for buyers is to avoid these situations as the vehicle becomes difficult to tax without a v5c in place. This is called the v5c, and it shows that youre the registered keeper of the car and your.
If you are buying a car second hand you should not buy the car without being given the logbook, or at least your part of the logbook v5c2 to complete and send into the dvla, the reason is that you need to register the car with the dvla so that you can tax the car, when you buy a car it will have no road tax as the previous owner is sent a road. Own a car, and youll have a registration document that proves it. Dec 30, 2019 most importantly, however, is not being able to tax the vehicle immediately as youre no longer allowed to pass on unused months of road tax as part of the sale. The car tax refund will be automatically triggered when either. New york state imposes a highway use tax hut on motor carriers operating certain motor vehicles on new york state public highways excluding tollpaid portions of the new york state thruway. Take in a filled in application for a log book v62 and.
How to tax a vehicle with or without a tax reminder from dvla. If youre the new keeper, you cannot tax your vehicle without a new keeper slip. And there is no need to inform the dvla in such circumstances. If you own a car, you probably have to pay car tax vehicle excise duty. It only takes a couple of minutes and they send the discs out next day. Oct 10, 2017 the student the logbook method how to claim car expenses using this work related can i without logbook. Thats why its vital to keep the new keeper section of the v5c as you are told in the instructions when you send it off, at least you can tax it at the po then.
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