You should apply by post if you need to change the vehicle details. You should usually receive your log book within 6 weeks if you apply by post.
How long does it take to receive log book for new car?
DVLA aims to send out a new V5C to you as soon as possible, usually 4 weeks after getting the old V5C from the seller. This may take longer because of coronavirus. If you do not get it within 4 weeks: complete form V62 – ‘Application for a vehicle registration certificate’
Can I drive my car while waiting for logbook?
Can I tax my car while waiting for my log book? Yes. If your log book (also known as a V5C) has been lost, damaged or stolen and you’re waiting for a new one to be delivered, you can still tax your car by visiting your local Post Office.
Can I sell my car while waiting for the v5?
It’s 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 it’s unavailable.
What do I do if my V5C doesn’t arrive?
If you do find yourself needing a replacement if your original V5C has been lost, stolen, damaged, destroyed or you haven’t 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.
Will we buy any car buy without logbook?
We are unable to purchase any car without the original V5 document (log book). It can take up to a week to get the replacement V5 (log book).
The buyer should receive their new V5C within two to four weeks. If the new V5C fails to arrive, you can download a V62 ‘application for a vehicle registration certificate’ form or pick one up from a Post Office.
How long does it take to get logbook after V62?
The DVLA says that the official processing time for you log book application is two weeks. You will usually have your v62 form processed within a few days, if under normal circumstances. Sometimes, the DVLA needs to make contact with the previous owner of the car.
Do you have to wait for v5 to put private plate on?
You’ll no longer need to wait for the vehicle registration certificate V5C (log book) to arrive in the post. Downloading the eV948 will allow you to get your number plate made up quicker with your nearest registered number plate supplier (RNPS).
Can I Tax a car without log book?
It is possible to tax your car without your log book. You can tax your car if you have the V11 reminder letter, using the 11-digit reference number. You can then tax your car online. DVLA says that if you’re the new keeper and you don’t have the new logbook (V5C) then you must apply for a log book replacement.
How long does it take to receive V5C log book?
How long does it take to get your log book?
The dealer did not have to wait for a check to clear, so I drove it home that day. He explained that he had to send my details away to some govt dept in Donegal, and that I should receive my log book/proof of ownership in about a week.
Why does my DVLA say I haven’t received my log book?
Having said that, there appears to be some [STRIKE]scam [/STRIKE] scheme where the V5 for some preregistered ‘new’ cars is being ‘delayed’ by the selling dealers. Just because the DVLA say they haven’t received something, doesn’t make it true, they are forever losing things sent to them.
How long does it take to get a new DVLA log book?
If there is no keeper then you could get the logbook within 7-10 days, however if there is a keeper then it takes 4-6 weeks as they have to do security checks before releasing the logbook which includes writing to the current recorded keeper. Best thing is to ring DVLA and ask if there is a recorded keeper.
Where do I go to get a log book for my car?
You do not have to pay a fee. If you do not have the new keeper slip, you have to pay £25. Include a cheque or postal order made payable to ‘DVLA, Swansea’. Contact the driving authority of the country you took the vehicle to. They’ll tell you how to register the vehicle without a log book.
