Reclaiming car tax for a vehicle thats off the road sorn a statutory off road notice sorn is used by. Regardless of the reason the car must not be on the road at all, not even parked without road tax. Fill in the standard application for a log book dvla v62. If you own a car, you probably have to pay car tax vehicle excise duty. How to get a replacement vehicle log book using form v62. Hefty fees are also required to release an untaxed vehicle. The 16 digit reference number from your tax disc renewal letter, which is also known as your v11. Drivers can cancel their car tax by calling the dvla on their vehicle registration phone number 0300 123 4321 to declare their car is no longer being driven on uk roads. The v62 form is the only way and the sooner you can get it sent off the faster you will get your log book and be able to tax the car. If your car is being recycled at one of our centres, we will notify dvla ourselves and issue you with a certificate of destruction. For this, youll need the green section of the cars logbook, known as the. Not only will we tell you when your tax is due to expire, but. Tax car without logbook, v11 tax reminder or green slip buying.
Jun 24, 2008 i have lost my log book and the reminder has not come through the post. I was getting ready albeit leaving it late in the month to get the documents ready to do my car tax. Jan 14, 2010 the v62 form is the only way and the sooner you can get it sent off the faster you will get your log book and be able to tax the car. V5c registration certificate aka log book which has an. V5c registration certificate logbook in your name if youre the current keeper. They should be able to pull up all the details from their. You can tax a commercial vehicle online as long as you have. You can use that to tax your vehicle online, by phone or in a post. First of all, in case you arent sure, the v5 document is the vehicles official logbook.
Jul 31, 2011 i have recently moved and in the confusion, my reminder for car tax has gone to my old address. To renew your tax online, you will need to make sure you have either. V5c2 new keepers details slip which has a 12 digit. Dont forget once a car is sold the dvla now automatically cancel the road tax even if there is still a paper disc in the car and issue the seller with a refund. Regardless of the reason the car must not be on the road at. If you opt to renew your car tax at your local post office, you will need to take. Reclaiming car tax for a vehicle thats off the road sorn a statutory off road notice sorn is used by thousands of drivers who no longer wish to drive their car on the public road. When your vehicle excise duty or car tax if you want to dispense with formalities is up for renewal, you should get a v11 reminder letter. The car logbook method is a good way to track your car expenses and claim them on your tax return to increase your tax refund keeping track of your businessrelated car expenses with the logbook method is not so hard, and it could really boost your next tax refund. Sorting out your car tax online takes minutes and you never have to leave the sofa. Havent received a v11 tax reminder driver and vehicle. You can call the dvla at 0300 790 6802 from monday to friday between 8am and 7pm, and on saturday from 8am to 2pm. Everything you need to know about the statutory off road. If you are still driving your car you must tax it as normal.
They should be able to pull up all the details from their records and allow you to do the business online without the yearly hassle of pulling the house apart to locate the documents. You can tax your car without having your insurance document to hand. V5c registration certificate aka log book which has an 11 digit reference number. Anyone know of a way of taxing a car without the v5 or green slip. I can never do it too early, as the insurance renews on 27th jan, so i always have to wait for the fresh. Taxing car with no v5 general dealer chat car dealer forum. Get your vehicle tax sorted in no time whether you drive a car, motorbike or hgv. The scrapyard or insurer should fill out section v5c3 of the log book and send it to the dvla. During the covid19 emergency period, you do not need a current national car test nct or commercial vehicle certificate of roadworthiness to tax your vehicle online. Check when your car tax or vehicle excise duty is due with our easy and intuitive checker tool. I couldnt find my log book when i was seeing my car recently, you can order a new one over the phone from the dvla it costs.
Jul 24, 2014 or the 11 digit reference number from your log book, also known as your v5c visit the dvla car tax website. However, in all cases, remember to check that the name and address on your log book are current, or your cartax refund cheque will go astray. You must apply to your local motor tax office for a replacement tax disc where the original has been lost e. Youll find this on the reminder letter sent by the dvla v11 letter, on a last. To cancel your vehicle tax call 0300 790 6802 number menu. However, there are some scenarios where you can cancel your vehicle tax. I need to tax my vehicle but dont know how to go about it. I have sent off for a new log book but this is likely to take 2 weeks. If it is they can just take it away without notice.
You can tax your vehicle without a v11 reminder letter using a. I havent received a reminder, which must have been sent to our old address. Nov 23, 2012 the reference is on the tax reminder, i taxed my car last month online without the log book if the car is not in the op name heshe can not tax it on line and if they tried the tax disc would go to the registered keepers address anyway. I cant find my log book either im sure i sent it off when we moved, to get my address changed, but given that it was a year ago, i dont remember. Often, you can get road tax for a vehicle at a large post office branch and order a new log book at the same time. Jan 24, 2020 apart from the cars registration number, and make and model info, youll need the 16digit reference number from your v11 car tax renewal reminder or the 11digit reference from the cars v5c. You can then take this letter to your local post office that has car tax facilities. Protect yourself with a vehicle smart check to reveal. I have only now just realised that my car tax is due to run out at the end of the month.
After one complete year of keeping a logbook to establish the base. Car tax with no log book or reminder moneysavingexpert forum. Youll save even more time if youre a small business owner or a multicar family and have to do it for several vehicles. Apart from the cars registration number, and make and model info, youll need the 16digit reference number from your v11 car tax renewal reminder or the 11digit reference from the cars v5c. I swear i used to be able to tax a car with a v62 at my local post office, now i can no longer seem to do it, sold two cars this week without log books, very frustrating. Cancel vehicle tax and take your vehicle off the road. Just put this number into the online tax service and follow the. May 03, 2019 those caught driving a car without road tax by police face an onthespot fine, known as a fixed penalty notice fpn, of up to. Aug 01, 2009 the dvla have a record of everything, they know if the car is insured, motd, and who the rightful owner is according to the log book. Tax your vehicle with or without a reminder national numbers. Your v5c logbook or your v5c2 if youve just bought the vehicle. If you use your car for work purposes, the ato will let you make a claim on. I have sent off for a new log book but this is likely to take 2.
No tax reminder and log book has been sent through for the car of which was purchased 6 weeks ago. Contact the dvla to cancel your vehicle tax by calling their national telephone number 0300 790 6802 which you can use to claim a refund on your direct debit payments dvla car tax cancellations 0300. The reference is on the tax reminder, i taxed my car last month online without the log book if the car is not in the op name heshe can not tax it on line and if they tried the tax disc would go to the. Not an option for first registration vehicles, fleet schemes or hgvs. Once you have filed for a statutory off road notification sorn your vehicle tax will automatically be refunded via a postal cheque. While the rules on car mots have been flexed as a result of the coronavirus restrictions, automatically extending mot expiry dates by up to six months, the rules on car tax havent changed. In order to tax your car, you will need a reference number. Tax your car, motorcycle or other vehicle using a reference number from. No road tax, no sorn, no logbook, no mot moonshine p quick update spoke with the dvla this morning.
All motor tax counter services are closed until further notice. Youll need a reference number from one of the following documents. Tax car without v5 logbook or reminder taxing a car. Its even more of a chore if youre a small business owner or a multicar family and have to do it for several vehicles today, the job can be accomplished quickly and easily by doing it online. Towards the end of your tax validity, you will receive a tax reminder in post. How to tax your car and how to check when your tax is due. How can i cancel my vehicle tax without a v5 document. Pay motor tax, track progress of my disc, motor tax refund, rates and forms. Its easy simply tick the sorn declaration box on your v11 tax reminder form and bring it into your nearest participating post office. To tax a car without a v11 reminder you can use your v5c log book or, if the car is new and youre waiting to receive a log book, the v62. A reminder from the dvla known as a v11 or your registration certificate known as a v5c if you have lost your v5c registration certificate, you can also tax your vehicle using a v62 form. Apr 27, 2020 you can tax your vehicle using the reference number from. I have managed to buy myself a little play car for the summer which i intend to use on a euro roadtrip.
Dont waste any time and renew online with the dvla. The dvla have a record of everything, they know if the car is insured, motd, and who the rightful owner is according to the log book. Stolen written off salvaged outstanding finance hp log. You can use this renewal reminder, to retax the vehicle as long as the date of the. If youre caught without having paid car tax, you can be fined up to. Mar 04, 2018 i swear i used to be able to tax a car with a v62 at my local post office, now i can no longer seem to do it, sold two cars this week without log books, very frustrating. Aug 01, 2007 towards the end of your tax validity, you will receive a tax reminder in post. You could even be prosecuted in court for driving without insurance. I guess the reminder must have been lost in the post. If you have lost your v11 letter, you can also use your 11 digit reference number for your log book known as your v5c. Youll find this on the reminder letter sent by the dvla v11 letter, on a lastchance warning letter sent by the dvla, on your cars log book v5c or on the green new keepers details slip v5c2.
You can use that to tax your vehicle online, by phone or in a post office. After one complete year of keeping a logbook to establish the base year, you can use a threemonth sample logbook to foresee business use for the entire year, as long as the usage is within the same range within 10% of the results of the base year. Uk renew your or get vehicle tax if you dont have your v11 reminder renew online or at the post office with your v5c english us. Buy or renew your vehicle tax identity post office.
I have recently moved and in the confusion, my reminder for car tax has gone to my old address. You can tax your vehicle using the reference number from. The post office will confirm whether you can get road tax. For various reasons, you may not be in possession of a v11 reminder. You can cancel the debit order by telling the dvla that you no longer have. Step by step guide on telling dvla youve sold your car follow these steps if your car is being sold ownership transfer for resale, repair or parts. You can avoid vehicle tax and insurance by keeping it off the road and. Its popular with owners of classic or collectible cars. Fill in the standard application for a log book dvla v62 form. As long as you have one of the reference numbers listed above, you can select the apply for a tax disc option on the left hand side, the one beneath the home button. The car logbook method is a good way to track your car expenses and claim them on your tax return to increase your tax refund keeping track of your businessrelated car expenses with the logbook. My old car which i intend to use again after the summer is no longer insured as i had to switch cars on the policy.
If you have the renewal document, you will not need a log book. Ive lost my log book, and the car tax is due tomorrow. Quick guide on taxing a car without a v11 reminder, logbook or section 2 green slip new keepers supplement. Still queuing at the post office to renew your car tax. If your car is being recycled at one of our centres, we. How to easily renew your car tax online direct line. Check change of vehicle ownership status, procedures, replacement vrc, incorrect sale date on vrc. How to renew your car tax online dvla contact number. Step by step guide on telling dvla youve sold your car. You can choose to maintain a full logbook for one complete year to establish a base years business use of a vehicle. And dont worry about forgetting to renew your tax because theres no disc the dvla will still issue a reminder.