A vehicle registration certificate (V5C), also known as a logbook, contains information about the vehicle. It shows
The registered keeper is the person who’s responsible for taxing the vehicle, even if they aren’t the legal owner. If you’re the registered keeper of a vehicle, it’s your responsibility to keep the details of your V5C up to date. You must tell DVLA when
You can update your V5C by filling in the relevant section and sending the whole form to DVLA, which will issue a new V5C. Informing DVLA ensures your V11 (tax reminder) is sent to the correct address, enabling you to tax your vehicle.
When a vehicle is sold, both the seller and the buyer must complete and sign the V5C
and the seller must send the relevant part of the V5C to DVLA.
You can get more information about the V5C on the form itself, or from www.gov.uk
If you lose your V5C, you can request a replacement from DVLA, although a fee may be charged.
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