Maybe you bought a car and the car dealer or private seller never sent the cars log book onto you. How to get a replacement vehicle log book using form v62. Reclaiming car tax for a vehicle thats off the road sorn a statutory off road notice sorn is used by thousands of drivers who no longer wish to drive their car on the public road. V5c registration certificate aka log book which has an 11 digit. What happens to the road tax when you sell your car. Drivers looking to tax their vehicle and apply for a log book can kill two birds with one stone.
Dont forget once a car is sold the dvla now automatically cancel the road tax even if there is still a paper disc in the car and issue the seller with a refund. Fill in the standard application for a log book dvla v62 form. The v5c, also known as the registration document or log book and commonly shortened to v5, is the document that legally registers and proves ownership of a vehicle. Is there any way to tax the car now without having to wait for the log book to come back. Once a car has been sold or changed ownership, you can also notify the dvla without needing the v5 if its unavailable. And youll then get an automatic refund on any tax left on the vehicle as it no longer transfers to the new buyer. Ok i bought a car beginning of april, it had previously had a private plate on it and the owner didnt have the logbook with the correct reg on it. I have just bought a car, but it has no log book or tax, i ive just look around the dvla site and as far as i can see it will take up to six weeks to get a log book until then i cannot tax it, and i have nowhere of road to keep it until i do but the site has so many forms leaflets etc maybe i missed something. May 31, 2011 i have bought a car with no tax book, the previous owner also never had one, however i know the car is not stolen or anything, the car is northern ireland registered. You can also apply for a new v5c at the post office. How can i drive home a car i just bought in the uk. The society of motor manufacturers and traders recently revealed that approximately 70,000 were taken without consent in 2014. It can take up to 6 weeks to get the replacement log book by post. You can tax your vehicle without a v11 reminder letter using a.
Trouble is it isnt taxed and he has lost the log book. How to tax a vehicle with or without a tax reminder from dvla. The green new keepers details slip v5c2 from the v5c log book if youve just bought the car. The v5c which can also be known as the log book or by its old name, v5 is a vital piece of.
Renew your or get vehicle tax if you do not have your v11 reminder renew. When you sell your car, youll need the v5c to be transferred to the new owner, or they wont be able to register for vehicle tax. My friend has bought a car her mechanic brother got her one and apparently it was all done through insurance blah blah blah. When it comes to buying or selling a car, one of the most important parts of the transaction is the log book. Oct 23, 2015 the auto log holds no pretensions to glory. I bought this because i wanted to start keeping a running log of all my vehicle repairs and oil changes. Send it to dvla with the green new keeper slip you were given when you bought. If your log book also known as a v5c has been lost, damaged or stolen and youre waiting for a new one to be delivered, you can still tax your car by visiting your local post office.
No log book or tax on car, help needed digital spy. Well dont worry all can be remedied and im going to tell how. However there is no pin number with the log book in order to tax the car. Just fill in the application form for a new log book at the post office and hand that in when you get the tax from the post office. Neat, red lined pages with neat indexing for you to get to particular sections.
You can reduce the risk of buying a stolen vehicle by making sure it has a v5c logbook and by following these steps. Apr 11, 2012 i bought a car a few weeks ago and i have not received the log book yet, i need to tax my car at the end of the month too. Also i forgot to pick the new keeper supplement up what shall i do. Buying a car with no v5 general dealer chat car dealer forum. Everything you need to know about the statutory off road. The post office will confirm whether you can get road tax without the log book. The car logbook method is a good way to track your car expenses and claim them on your tax return to increase your tax refund keeping track of your businessrelated car expenses with the logbook method is not so hard, and it could really boost your next tax refund.
Before you drive the car, you must make sure it is insured for you to drive. Tax your car, motorcycle or other vehicle using a reference number from. I couldnt find my log book when i was seeing my car recently, you can order a new one over the phone from the dvla it costs. Julie is an administration officer for a small business. If you sell your vehicle you must tell dvla straight away. Can you get road tax with no log book if so, how is that possible and what documents do you need. The car had no nct and was sold as seen, i did request a warranty for emissions testing on nct test and he gave me 6 weeks. Claiming car expenses during tax time can be a confusing and stressful task. But if you have a car or van that you do not use and is kept off the public roads, you can avoid vehicle tax and the need for insurance by registering the vehicle as off the road.
Find your nearest office and book an appointment today. In cases where the seller of the vehicle doesnt have a v5c you will need to use a v62 application for a vehicle registration form visit this link to download the form, complete it and send it to the dvla, swansea, sa99 1dd with the appropriate fee. Tax your vehicle with or without a reminder national numbers. The post office clerk will stamp the green slip so it cant be used to tax a car again. Jun 29, 2015 the dvla has emphasised that it is important not to buy a used vehicle that is missing its logbook as it might be stolen or hard to tax. Make sure you know what you can and can t claim when using your car for business purposes. Can i tax a second hand car iv bought without log book. What i got was an unexpected bonus of also gas consumption and mileage. No it has been over 6 weeks and i still have not received the logbook. Mar 15, 2010 my friend has bought a car her mechanic brother got her one and apparently it was all done through insurance blah blah blah.
I cannot do the nct without the log book and cannot tax the car either. Own a car, and youll have a registration document that proves it. The v5c logbook is the most important document to have when youre selling. Find out how you can tax your vehicle without a v11 reminder letter.
What should you do if you want to sell your car but youve lost the log book. Download and fill in an application for a log book v62. Can i tax a second hand car iv bought without log book name change. This is because the seller will automatically receive a refund of any remaining tax. How would i go about getting the car registered into my name if i dont know any previous owners. 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. I know i can request a log book and wait for that to arrive but i could do with a reliable car asap. Oct 18, 2016 the government leaflet ins230w which came with log book after i just bought a vehicle last month, says. Take in a filled in application for a log book v62 and. If i understand correctly, the current new keeper slip the seller has will be for the previous logbook when he bought the car, and thus if the buyer uses that to tax the car, they will be taxing. Nov 23, 2012 ive just bought a car, and the peer has missed placed the logbook, ive insured it and it has 10 months test but i cant tax it, ive ordered a new logbook but that will take a while to come is there anyway i can tax it without the logbook, thanks. Ato can ask you to explain how you calculated your claim and how the use of your car was workrelated. Do they force new owners to call into the tax office in person. With the v11, tax can be renewed online, by phone or at a post office that deals with vehicle tax.
When i check the car tax online it says no tax, change of registered keeper and when i try tax. I bought a new car, from someone who had not long bought the car himself so he was still waiting on the full v5 registration in his namebut because it is currently being processed, the green slip on the v5 is invalid and wont let me tax online. I ve often taxed car s and bikes without a log book if i ve just bought the vehicle. When you now buy or sell a vehicle the tax can no longer be transferred as part of the sale. When your new logbook arrives you can chuck it away. Its popular with owners of classic or collectible cars. Can i tax a second hand car iv bought without log book name. You can tax your new car online or at the post office using the 12digit reference number from the v5c2 new keeper supplement. Jun 11, 2015 dont buy a vehicle without a v5c logbook.
V5c registration certificate logbook in your name if youre the current keeper. Ive bought many second hand cars thank you very much, i just have the sense not to waste money on buying cars from dealers when the same vehicle can be had much cheaper on the private market. Oct 15, 2018 the v5c which can also be known as the log book or by its old name, v5 is a vital piece of paperwork that is often forgotten about in the back of a drawer until it comes time to sell your car on. The seller should have given you a v5c2 sometimes called a new keeper supplement when you bought the vehicle. Just bought a new car well a used car of a private seller problem is no log book supplied at all no tax reminder need to tax the car to use for work, we use cookies to make the site easier to use. Each day she does 4 trips in her car to collectdrop off the post and do the banking. Taxing a car with no v5c2 general dealer chat car dealer. Buy or renew your vehicle tax identity post office.
Then youll be told if you can tax without your log book then and there. If you didnt get a log book when you bought the car then you also. If they purchase your car without a v5c document, they could then discover outstanding finance on it. Is there any way to tax it and inform the dvla of change of owner at the same time. If you live near a post office that deals with vehicle tax, youll be able to take in your application along with a. How to buy or sell a personalised number plate buying number plates. Dvla warns drivers not to buy vehicle without logbook regit. There is no need to tax and insure a vehicle that you keep on private land and never take on public roads. New car, no logbook, no tax, need help moneysavingexpert forum. How to sell a car without a v5c logbook 2020 update.