What happens if you cant find V5?
What if youve lost your log book? 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. If youre the registered keeper then this can be sorted out over the phone – as long as your name, address or vehicle details havent changed.
Can you register V5 online?
Vehicle has a registration certificate (V5C) The seller can register the vehicle to you online or by post.
Can you sell a bike without a V5?
Its actually entirely possible (and 100% legal) to sell a car and transfer ownership without a V5C document. The V5C or Logbook holds all the ownership info for your vehicle. Once a car has been sold or changed ownership, you can also notify the DVLA without needing the V5C if its unavailable.
How can I get a replacement V5 fast?
If you do find yourself needing a replacement if your original V5C has been lost, stolen, damaged, destroyed or you havent yet receive the certificate for your new vehicle then you can apply for a replacement V5C log book by phoning the DVLA on 0300 790 6801 or by post using the V62 form.
How long does it take to get a V5 online?
Fortunately, you can do that online and your new licence should arrive within one to two weeks. For a new V5 document after changing an address, it can take up to 6 weeks to arrive in the post. If your car tax is coming up for renewal in the next four weeks, its best to complete that first and then send off your V5C.
Can I update V5 online?
Once customers have used the online service to change the address they will receive an email confirming that they must destroy their old log book. Motorists can already update the address on their driving licence record online and the new service will enable them to now update their vehicle record online.
Can I sell my bike without logbook?
Its actually entirely possible (and 100% legal) to sell a car and transfer ownership without a V5C document. The V5C or Logbook holds all the ownership info for your vehicle. Once a car has been sold or changed ownership, you can also notify the DVLA without needing the V5C if its unavailable.
Is it illegal to sell a car without a V5?
Its actually entirely possible (and 100% legal) to sell a car and transfer ownership without a V5C document. Most people do not realise that the vehicle logbook is a record of the registered keeper, not proof of ownership.
Is it OK to buy a car without a V5?
The advice from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is that you should never buy a car without a V5 logbook, because the car could have been stolen, written off or have finance owing on it, or the seller might not legally be entitled to sell it.
What do you do if you dont have a log book?
If you do find yourself needing a replacement if your original V5C has been lost, stolen, damaged, destroyed or you havent yet receive the certificate for your new vehicle then you can apply for a replacement V5C log book by phoning the DVLA on 0300 790 6801 or by post using the V62 form.