DVLA Change of Ownership: How to Use Form V62

If you've bought a vehicle without a V5C logbook, you need to complete form V62 to apply for a registration certificate in your name. The application must be sent to DVLA by post and normally costs £25.

The seller must also notify DVLA that they've sold the vehicle. If they don't have the V5C, they must do this by letter.

Table of Contents

• When Do You Need a V62 for a Change of Keeper?
• What Must the Seller Do Without a V5C?
• How Does the Buyer Apply Using V62?
• How Much Does a V62 Application Cost?
• How Long Does a V62 Application Take?
• Can CarForms Submit Your V62 Application?
• Frequently Asked Questions

When Do You Need a V62 for a Change of Keeper?

You need form V62 if you've bought a vehicle without a V5C and need to register yourself as its new keeper.

If the seller has the V5C, they should normally notify DVLA of the change of keeper using the standard online or postal process. You don't need to complete a V62 simply because you've bought a vehicle.

DVLA advises against buying a vehicle without a V5C. Before purchasing, check the vehicle's details and history using the official GOV.UK services.

For more information, see CarForms' guide to buying a car without a logbook.

If you're already the registered keeper and your details haven't changed, you can usually replace a lost or damaged V5C directly online or by phone without completing a V62.

What Must the Seller Do Without a V5C?

If the seller doesn't have the V5C, they cannot use DVLA's standard online change-of-keeper service.

Instead, they must write to DVLA with:

• Their name and address
• The vehicle registration number
• The vehicle's make and model
• The exact date of sale or transfer
• The new keeper's or motor trader's name and address

Send the letter to:

This is the address for a seller to notify DVLA of a sale they have made without a V5C. It is not the address for the buyer's V62 application.

For more information, read the official guidance on GOV.UK.

How Does the Buyer Apply Using V62?

If you've bought a vehicle without a V5C, follow these steps.

Step 1: Download Form V62

Download the current V62 application form from GOV.UK.

The form must be printed and completed. DVLA does not accept electronically submitted V62 applications.

Step 2: Complete Your Details

Enter the required information, including:

• Vehicle registration number
• Vehicle make and model
• Your name and UK address
• The reason you're applying for a V5C

Complete the relevant declaration and check the details before sending the form.

Step 3: Include the Correct Payment

If you don't have the green new keeper slip from the most recent V5C, include a cheque or postal order for £25, payable to 'DVLA, Swansea'.

If you have the green new keeper slip from the most recent V5C, include it with your application. You do not need to pay the £25 fee.

Step 4: Post Your Application

Send your completed V62, any required payment, and the green new keeper slip if you have it to DVLA, Swansea.

Check that you've included everything required and paid the correct postage.

You may also be able to apply for a V5C and tax the vehicle at the same time at a participating Post Office.

How Much Does a V62 Application Cost?

How Long Does a V62 Application Take?

DVLA says you will usually receive your V5C within four weeks when applying by post.

If it hasn't arrived after four weeks, contact DVLA.

If you haven't received it after six weeks and haven't notified DVLA, you may have to pay another £25 for a replacement.

Remember that vehicle tax does not transfer to the new keeper. You must tax the vehicle before driving it or declare it off the road (SORN). If you don't have a green new keeper slip, you cannot normally tax the vehicle as a new keeper until you've obtained the necessary registration documentation.

Can CarForms Submit Your V62 Application?

If you'd rather avoid printing the V62, arranging a cheque or postal order and posting the paperwork yourself, CarForms offers an online application service.

You enter your details online, and CarForms prepares and posts the V62 with the applicable DVLA payment on your behalf.

Start Your V62 Application →

CarForms is an independent service, not DVLA. You can apply directly to DVLA yourself, and using CarForms does not give your application priority or shorten DVLA's processing time.

I need a new logbook so I can sell my car I need a new logbook so I can sell my car. This saved me a lot of pain because I don't have a cheque book and my nearest post office is closed by the time I get home from work. L Leeroy Hodge · 22 Aug 2026 · Verified

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