Do you lost v5 log book, read the ultimate guide for getting lost. Digitisationhas already pushed the tax disc off our windscreens and the paper part of our driving licence out of existence, butthe v5c document, also known as the plain old v5 or your car. From 1 july 2005 all existing old style v5 registration documents will no longer be valid. 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. The v5c which can also be known as the log book or by its old name, v5 is a vital piece of. How to check if a v5c logbook is genuine free car check.
The v5c document, also known as the v5 form or logbook, records the registered keeper of a. Every car buyer will receive a v5c registration document. Motorists who still have the old v5c blue vehicle registration certificate logbook are encouraged to swap it for a new red v5c for free. Hold the v5c up to the light to check the dvl watermark is there. Legally, thats the person registering and taxing the vehicle, not necessarily the owner. When it comes to buying or selling a car, one of the most important parts of the transaction is the log book this document, officially called the v5c registration certificate, is issued by the dvla to the person responsible for the vehicle. Find out everything that there is to know about your dvla logbook. Here is a dvla publication in pdf from sometime after 2002, with a brief history of registration. It may be helpful to do this to ensure that you and the new owners of your old vehicle continue to hold valid log book details. A guide to the new v5c vehicle registration document. Or with the relevant section of the old v5 for new keepers. Saga looks at the changes to the v5 vehicle registration document. Vehicle registration document log book scrapping your car. Logbooks are essential documentation for all vehicle owners currently on the road and.
The ultimate guide to your v5 log book 2020 update. David bilsborough talks through the importance of v5, log books, vehicle registration documents and why theyre important. V5 registration document changes to your vehicle form saga. Old style log books reminder page 1 general gassing. The v5c is a paper document issued by the dvla to the registered keeper of a vehicle and is used to confirm proof of ownership and the. Dvla logbook, explained v5c logbook, change of address. A detailed guide on the new dvla v5c logbook and registration document. Get a replacement log book v5c if the original has been lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed, or you have not received one for your new vehicle. The v5c document, also known as the v5 form or logbook, records the. The v5c document formerly v5, commonly known as a vehicles log. The v5c is a paper document issued by the dvla to the registered keeper of a vehicle and is used to confirm proof of ownership and the specific details of a vehicle. Normally the owner and registered keeper will be the same, but there are occasions where they might differ. If they do, youll get a v5c registration certificate log book within 6 weeks. So youre looking to sell your car but theres a stumbling block.
Old buff log book to new v5 if it is on the dvla database, just apply for a new v5c on a v62. Logbooks are essential documentation for all vehicle owners currently on the road and off the road. Your cars registration document, or v5c logbook, is a summary of its. From 1st july 2005 the v5 logbook was no longer valid.
Dvla has now completed automatic roll out of the red. You actually dont need the v5c document to scrap a car legally. Own a car, and youll have a registration document that proves it. The v5c logbook also known as the v5 form or document records the registered keeper or keepers of the vehicle. Lost v5c log book guide to get a vehicle log book v5c dns. Dvla v5c logbook enquiries 0843 903 3770 uk contact number.
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