What happens to the road tax when you sell your car. If they do, youll get a v5c registration certificate log book within 6 weeks. The changes to the v5c the log book document which determines the registered keeper of a vehicle now include an online element to selling on your car, either to private buyers or trade. The ultimate guide to your v5 log book 2020 update. Potential buyers will want to see the items clearly so that they know what theyre buying, and are more. When you sell or transfer your vehicle you must notify the dvla straight away using.
When you sell your car, the only paperwork youre required to fill in is the small v5c2 slip on of the v5c logbook thats the new keepers details. Notifying dvla after selling a car is the sellers responsibility honest john advises reader to get in touch with the dvla urgently and notify them of the sale of his wifes car. To keep a category s vehicle, you need to send the complete log book to your insurance company and apply for a free duplicate log book using form v62. How to sell a car tips for quick sale and best price aa.
I leased a new car from a dealers and part exchanged a toyota avensis as part of the deal. Dealing with car documentation after a sale hpi blog. They will send it by post only and it will take at least 10 days. The v5c log book is your proof of ownership of the number plate if that is. On collection, we will complete section 9 of the v5c and you need to send this to dvla. The authority is currently replacing over 34 million vehicle log books after an estimated. It helps if you have the log book, but it is not essential. You can now report a change of car ownership online, rather than by post. Tell dvla youve sold, transferred or bought a vehicle gov. 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.
This is done in one of two ways and depends on whether the vehicle was first registered. Got it all sorted now though, luckily i had a copy of log book before it was sent off. Selling any risk in giving out log book details maybe im being a bit paranoid, but would appreciate any advice about whether it is safe to give out log book details and vin number when a. Finding a book when youve forgotten its title by gwen glazer, communications november 22, 2017. What information do i need to provide to the dvla if. Both you and the buyer should sign section 8 and send the v5c to dvla. It will ask for the 11digit reference number from the vehicle log book, called the v5c. If youre aware of these common scams, youll be able to.
What to do with the v5 when selling a car you still need the paper logbook when selling a car. At the same time, the seller should give the buyer the new keepers details slip, known as v5c2 part of the log book. 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 other one that is really getting me is the ones in car parks saying you mustnt go over any of the lines. How to sell your car privately selling your car privately is likely to get you the best price, as long as youre prepared to invest some time and effort in organising your sale.
Sold a car a month ago, and just got a fine through the post for driving in a bus lane last week. I have recorded delivery to say i sent it and the regulations do not state a timescale. The dealer will usually register a brand new vehicle for you. Im selling my car tomorrow, but ive lost the log book. If you sell your vehicle or trade it in for a new model, you must register the change of ownership. Here we explain what you must do with our v5c when you sell your car. Similarly, if you are selling a car, the car buyer will expect you to have your v5c2 form ready to hand over so they can become the new keeper.
I have recently moved country from germany to england as i am in the army my car was registered in germany well i was there but since i have been back in england i have lost my licence and having. Any potential suitors will want to check it over before making a decision on whether to buy. I completed the yellow slip on the right hand side of the log book with the car dealers details. Simply put, you no longer need to post the v5 log book to the driver vehicle licencing agency after selling up. Car bought 2nd hand but seller hasnt sent off v5 log book 28 november 2011 at 11. How to sell a car without a v5c logbook 2020 update. Selling cars online doesnt always go well, not in the least because there are some unscrupulous folk out there. Other than the cost of a stamp, there is no fee to transfer ownership when selling a car privately. What information do i need to provide to the dvla if i sell my car. A cars tax status is also recorded on the v5c so if you are buying a classic car and want to make sure it qualifies for the zero rate road tax you need to check it is listed as a. You can now inform the dvla that youve sold a car to a trader or private buyer online, rather than filling in the relevant sections of the v5 logbook and notifying the organisation by post. A similar process also applies if you did not get a v5c logbook with a new vehicle. You cannot use this service if youve already sent your log book v5c by post.
It can take up to 6 weeks to get the replacement log book by post. Just tell whoever you are part exchanging the car to that you need to get a new v5 for your car. How to transfer ownership of your vehicle guide corner. The new keeper can expect to receive a new v5c in their name within four weeks. You still need the paper logbook when selling a car. When selling things online, take the time to take good pictures. You must tax a vehicle youve bought before you drive it, or declare.
If the car is too good to miss then leave a deposit. Finding a book when youve forgotten its title the new. Check out selected results from nypl title quest 2019, held august 2, 2019, as. Even so, there are a few important things to keep in mind. What is the address to send you logbook back to dvla after. We look at the changes to the v5 vehicle registration document. I sent it off to them i think 9 weeks after selling the car. If you did not get a log book for your new vehicle. When you sell a car to a new owner, the dvla need to be informed. What is the address to send you logbook back to dvla. A log book is a compulsory document for every vehicle and is the dvlas official record of a vehicles ownership. Your responsibilities when selling your car motoring on a budget.
The v5c log book is one of the last paper bastions in an increasingly digitised motoring. Remember by law, it is the sellers responsibility to tell the dvla about the. What information do i need to provide to the dvla if i sell my. You can tax the vehicle using the new keeper supplement v5c2 part of. Changes to the v5 vehicle registration document saga. What we do have to ask for, by law, is photo id and a utility bill of the person selling the car. You need to replace a vehicle log book or v5c if the original got damaged, lost, or stolen. Steps to help protect yourself when selling a car kelley.
In particular, the electronic system pertains to selling a vehicle to trade or private car buyers. To lessen the stress, weve listed a few scams that you may run across when trying to sell your car. Left a deposit on a car a few weeks ago, in condition they would have the log book. How to sell your car privately money advice service. When you sell or transfer your vehicle you must notify the dvla straight away using the v5c part of your registration document. If you have requested a certificate of destruction cod. For sellers, this helps determine whether you have sold the car to a motor trader or private individual. 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.
Tell dvla when you no longer own a vehicle, or you buy a vehicle as either a. The dvla and selling your car complete guide 2020 update. Car bought 2nd hand but seller hasnt sent off v5 log book. Selling your car yourself can be easy and profitable, especially if you start with an online ad on. If i buy a second hand car after the 1st october 2014, how am i meant to drive this away as the tax will cease at the point of sale. If you are a seller of a vehicle, you must work with the buyer of the. Download and fill in an application for a log book v62. If your car has a personalised number plate on it, and you wish to keep it, you should arrange to transfer the registration onto another vehicle, or retain it on a certificate before selling the car. If youre selling your car, the more paperwork you have with it, the better so here are a few of the things youll need. Its actually entirely possible and 100% legal to sell a car and transfer ownership without a v5 document after all, the vehicle logbook is a. Here are 10 simple steps that will help you turn your used car into cash.
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