What is the procedure of changing this, by writing in to dvla. Telling the dvla your vehicle has been writtenoff or scrapped if your car is writtenoff and scrapped by your insurance company, you can use. About 4 months ago i told him to change it to his own address as he gets quite alot of parking tickets and i had a bailiff at the door. Penalty charge notice sent to old address even after ontime. The forms to fill out and send to the dvla if the registered keeper or the. Dvla v5c logbook enquiries 0843 903 3770 uk contact number. You need to replace a vehicle log book or v5c if the original got damaged, lost, or stolen. I recently 10 days ago received the log book for my. While the dvla says you should notify of change of address, im fairly certain it is referring to a permanent home address i think it says so on the back of the paper part of the licence, though i cannot confirm since i sent mine off for something else, so if you regard your parents address as your permanent address then i think its fine. When changing address on a uk driving license, and vehicle. Sep 09, 2018 the departments that do these two functions exist at different postal addresses and are different teams of people. Dvla sent me a new logbook, spelt my name wrong so i have to.
Post for a particular dept will accidentally get sent to the wrong dept most likely in a different building and will simply be ignored and filed read as thrown in a bag which may be why letters etc get lost so often. If you pay for your vehicle tax by direct debit, you need to tell dvla when you change address. Well ive just waited 3 months for a log book to come. Have you part exchanged your old car into a dealer.
In speaking with dvla,it is the case that the dealer never informed the dvla that i was the new keeper and speaking to the dvla they say the car is registered to noone. V5 logbook error motoring discussion back room forum. Vital steps for every motorist before they buy a new car. Even the letters the dvla send out as reminder have printed on them do not redirect or return to sender. Is there any way he could be right and dvla online could be wrong. I always found the dvla to be very helpful it helped we had a fleet account and therefore our own contacts at the dvla and we were the first registered keeper in all cases but the cases were always dealt with on the assumption that the currently recorded keeper was correct and the new applicant was wrong. Dvla never sent log book back after change of address sent my v5 off to get some errors corrected year of manufacture and model type included picture of the vin plate with stamped year of manufacture as proof. Vehicle registration v5 0844 453 0118 dvla contact number. Update your vehicles log book v5c you must update a vehicles log book if youre the registered keeper. Jan 19, 2011 i always found the dvla to be very helpful it helped we had a fleet account and therefore our own contacts at the dvla and we were the first registered keeper in all cases but the cases were always dealt with on the assumption that the currently recorded keeper was correct and the new applicant was wrong. Several months ago i filled out my change of address on my v5 and sent to dvla and didnt get new one returned. The most extreme example is a client i represented not too long ago, where they were. Dvla never sent log book back after change of address uk.
Change address on v5c log book follow these simple steps if you have changed your address but it cannot be a po box address. A recent customer of ours whom we will call andrew was planning to buy a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser limited via a local dealer in the midlands, uk. 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. One department would probably pass the extra bit of your ap. I trusted him to send the form off and he never did. Sep 08, 2017 the dvla central sorting office will get it wrong. The departments that do these two functions exist at different postal addresses and are different teams of people. I have not yet had a chance to rectify the mistake with them. Nov 25, 2019 if you do a dvla vehicle information check online ive noticed it gives you slightly more information than before. Penalty charge notice sent to old address even after. If you just send the slip off and change the registered keeper to you it will add another owner to the car.
Cancel vehicle tax and take your vehicle off the road. Because ive noticed on the v5 of a car im buying the colour listed is different to the actual colour of the car. Wrong information on v5c document adam p when i got my new car not brand new we had a whale of a time with the dvla. Ask for pictures of the log book and the vin plate.
Nov 23, 2018 the log book that came with the car was ok although the cc was wrong currently stating 3,200 so when it was sent off i pointed this out probably my mistake pointing out thier error dvla asked for photos of my car which i sent they then refused to issue a v5 registration doc as the car was clearly unfit for the road. I recently 10 days ago received the log book for my vehicle, but the dvla have incorrectly spelled my surname. Got the impression its a regular up and theyre used to fixing it. Wrong chassis number on mot certificate the mot forum.
Vehicle registered at wrong address dvla consumer action. I sent it back to dvla with a covering letter explaining and attached a copy of the insurance cert in my name. So, today i got the v5c log book for my new tow car. He told me he would but i have recieved another summ. Tell dvla if your vehicle has been damaged, written off and then scrapped by. Change address on v5c dvla update name on log book.
The registered keeper of a vehicle can apply by telephone if the v5c is missing, damaged, or destroyed. Dvla logbook check v5c logbook checks before buying a. Dvla driving licence change of address cost driving. A similar process also applies if you did not get a v5c logbook with a new vehicle.
Dvla sent me a new logbook, spelt my name wrong so i have to send it back. Blundering dvla sent the details of 1,200 drivers to wrong. The dvla did the same to me a few years ago but sent me a log book without me having to send the old one back. Or maybe its always been and ive never noticed theres a revenue weight category and the last v5c issued date which is useful to see how long someone has had the car for. Depending on which style of log book you have you will need to write your new address.
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. Change address on driving licence online, vehicle logbook v5, your dd details. Dvla also have the new address for a separate registration in my name but the log book for this car was not updated, i spoke to the dvla, made them aware that i. Its hugely important for you to notify the dvla once you sell or transfer your old car. On mine the top hit for lost log book is the dvla page telling you how to apply for a replacement. This has been over 10 weeks so i have rang them up and they have said the license has not been amended but we dont know where your license is and i should write in. Dvla driving licence change of address cost driving locations. A cherished reg transfer will also trigger a log book issue. I get logbook for old car i get slip saying old car is no longer mine i get log book for new car. Although the majority of us will update our v5c log book there are countless of owners who do not. 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.
When youre moving home or changing address there can be multiple things that you need to change address with the dvla. Once you have destroyed your dvla driving licence, send it to the dvlas head office in swansea. Aug 11, 2015 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. Messed up by not updating log book, traffic fine sent to. Messed up by not updating log book, traffic fine sent to old address, just found out. My friend has noticed a detail on their dvla logbook incorrect. I got sent a letter from the dvla saying i had no tax, yet i had about 10. You must tax a vehicle youve bought before you drive it, or declare. Have you updated your vehicle registration document v5c. Update your vehicle log book v5c and send it to dvla to change your. Is it illegal to have the wrong address on my licence. I chased the dvla to enquire the whereabouts of my log book, they sai they had sent it out to me, please give it a week or so to arrive, 3 weeks later still no log book, so i contact them again, only to be informed that i was not the registered owner, according to their records.
Log book in the wrong name need some advice please. The log book has been returned with the new address amended, but his license has not been returned. I get logbook for old car i get slip saying old car is no longer mine i. Dvla sent me a v5 logbook for the wrong car off topic. V5 sent through with wrong title general automotive chat. Click the button below to optionally attach a file to your response. I got fined a few years back for not correctly sending off the v5c when i sold a car for about. I was almost disappointed at it not being wrong flipside i had to b k the dvla for telling porkies on the phone to me about whether the. Bbc watchdog investigates dvla licence blunder latics. Dvla sent v5 to wrong address now want to charge me for. The ultimate guide to your v5 log book 2020 update. Now, on seeing this, i panicked somewhat, as the car was chosen specifi.
Mumsnet has not checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. Change your address or name on your vehicle log book v5c. Oct 19, 2012 l got my new car 2 weeks ago and l still have not received the log book. I have sent my dads license and log book off to have his address amended. Today a letter arrived with the same incorrectly spelled name on it. How to get a replacement vehicle log book using form v62. If you have any legal concerns we suggest you consult a solicitor. Im at 5 months at the mo, despite the wtf is my v5 letters sent etc. You cannot use this service if youve already sent your log book v5c by post. Checking the details, i noticed that there is a section for technically permisable maximun towable mass of trailer against the braked section, it lists the weight as 750kg. Aibu or should i stop moaning and put a stamp on it.
The log book that came with the car was ok although the cc was wrong currently stating 3,200 so when it was sent off i pointed this out probably my mistake pointing out thier error dvla asked for photos of my car which i sent they then refused to issue a v5 registration doc as the car was clearly unfit for the road. As my tax was due to run out end of september and i hadnt got reminder or new log book i phoned dvla to find out why. So on the day of the offence, and for 10 days after, dvla records would have shown the old address, and provided that to the council. Case study of how to carry out an effective v5c car logbook check. The op said i took a wrong turn in london borough of tower hamlet on 20th feb 2017 and council have issued a ticket to me on 7th march 2017 but on 2nd march 2017 ive updated my address with dvla. Car logbook v5c has an incorrect detail, requesting dvla. A dvla change of address, including how to change address on your driving licence, is simple and well show you how. May 20, 2010 hi paul, if the chassis number is wrong on the vt20 then that could be down to the tester who tested your bike as it looks like he input the details of the bike from documents you presented at test time which he is not supposed to do in case they are wrong as in your situation. Download and fill in an application for a log book v62. He kept his van registered under my address and his insurance aswell. What information do i need to provide to the dvla if i sell my.
All content is available under the open government licence v3. A dealer did this to us once, put in my ohs name instead of mine. But you might be surprised to hear that droves of people simply dont do it. Blundering dvla sent the details of 1,200 drivers to wrong addresses. Wrong information on v5c document motoring discussion. Aug 18, 2014 dvla got it in the wrong order and removed me as the owner of the new car. May 05, 2020 telling the dvla your vehicle has been writtenoff or scrapped if your car is writtenoff and scrapped by your insurance company, you can use an online form to tell the dvla, available from 7am to. The address looks the same, but note that the postcodes are different.
Moving address without telling the dvla digital spy. Apr 29, 2020 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. Selling to a private buyer if you dont have your v5c registration document you. Dvla sent me a new logbook, spelt my name wrong so i have. If you did not get a log book for your new vehicle. It can take up to 6 weeks to get the replacement log book by post. Buy nevertheless, in most cases it will be the change of keeper that triggers the issue of a new book share this post. Oct 27, 2011 dvla is replacing all existing blue v5cs and will issue a new red v5c for all vehicles that have not already had one by november 2012. Car logbook v5c has an incorrect detail, requesting dvla to. Got through after a couple of rings and sorted out over the phone in a few minutes. I sold my car, i got dads and dad bought a new one. Change address on driving licence dvla within 5 minutes. On the 19th december i believe i got caught by a mobile speeding camera van.
The car itself has been checked over by a mechanic i know and looks trustworthy and nothing on it appears to be tampered with, also the documents mots and dealer service history. V5 registration document changes to your vehicle form saga. Apparently on yours its a three year old thread on an av forum that wasnt concerned with a lost log book in the first place. Saga looks at the changes to the v5 vehicle registration document. You must update your vehicle log book v5c if you change your address or name. The seller said she will post it on the day we filled the forms out, which is fair enough but 2 weeks on, l still have not got it. Perhaps the driver vehicle licensing agency dvla should give some a reminder especially when an address changes on the licence. Youll probably end up with no log book as the royal mail have a habit of storing and not delivering business things without a stamp on. Apr 02, 20 my log book was sent off about 6 weeks ago and i still have not received my log book and i need to tax my motor please can i have the number so i can phone the dvla and give them some stick sources. V5c log book has wrong braked trailer weight towcar talk. The car is actually a petrol car, but the logbook incorrectly says diesel. Do they require proof that it is a petrol so that what we are changing is correct. Oct 12, 2014 complete your v5 log book on sale day or youll pay the price.
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