V62 Form Apply Online: Your Options Explained

If you need a replacement V5C logbook, CarForms.co.uk is the fastest and easiest method to apply for one online. The DVLA does not provide an webpage for doing this so CarForms fills the void with a fully online route. This guide also explains what the other options are, how each one works and which is fastest.

Can You Apply for a V62 Form Online?

The V62 is the official paper form used to apply for a replacement V5C logbook when you've lost yours or it was never issued. For years, applying meant either visiting a Post Office branch or posting the form directly to the DVLA in Swansea.

Today, there are online routes available, though not all of them go through the DVLA website directly. The key distinction is between applying via the DVLA's own digital service, and using a specialist third-party service like CarForms.co.uk that handles the process on your behalf.

DVLA's Own Online Service

The DVLA offers a digital service at gov.uk for applying for a replacement V5C. This service works for most straightforward cases. For example, if your logbook was lost or stolen, and your vehicle details are already held by the DVLA.

To use the DVLA's own service you will need:

• A Government Gateway user ID and password
• Your vehicle registration number
• Your vehicle's make and model
• A debit or credit card for the £25 DVLA fee

If everything matches up, the DVLA will post the replacement V5C to the registered keeper's address held on their system. You cannot change the address during this online process so if you've moved recently, you may need to update your address separately first.

One important limitation: the DVLA online service does not cover all scenarios. If you've just bought a car and the previous keeper didn't send off Section 2, or if your vehicle doesn't appear on the DVLA database, you'll still need to use the paper V62 form or a specialist service.

Applying Through CarForms.co.uk

CarForms.co.uk is a specialist service that applies for a replacement V5C on your behal. You complete a straightforward online form, we take care of all the paperwork, and your new logbook is posted directly to your address.

Our Complete Service is ideal if:

• You don't have or want a Government Gateway account
• You've just bought a car and the logbook was never transferred to you
• You'd like someone to double-check your details before submission
• You want ongoing status updates and support

The service costs £49.95, which includes the £25 DVLA fee. There's no form to download or post office to visit. Everything happens online in minutes. We print your form and take it to the post office so there is a real person at the end of the process!.

The actual DVLA V62 form - we complete and post it for you

Using the Paper V62 Form

If you prefer (or need) to use the paper route, the V62 form is available free of charge from any Post Office branch that deals with vehicle enquiries. You can also ask for one by post from the DVLA.

Once completed, send the form with your £25 cheque or postal order (payable to DVLA) to:

Allow 6 weeks for processing time for the V62. If the DVLA needs more information, they'll write to you, which can extend the wait further.

Online vs Paper: Quick Comparison

What You Need to Apply

Regardless of which online route you choose, you'll typically need the following information to hand:

• Vehicle registration number (number plate) — essential for any application
• Vehicle make and model
• Your current address — where the new V5C should be posted
• Reason for applying — lost, stolen, destroyed, or never received
• Previous keeper details (if applicable — e.g. if you've just bought the car)

If the logbook was stolen, it's worth reporting this to the police first and noting the crime reference number, as the DVLA may request it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I email a completed V62 form to the DVLA?

No. The DVLA does not accept V62 forms by email. You must either post the completed paper form to DVLA in Swansea, hand it in at a suitable Post Office branch, or use an online application service. More information is available in our V62 guide.

Is there a V62 form online I can fill in on my computer?

The DVLA does not publish an official fillable PDF version of the V62 form for online submission. However, if you use CarForms.co.uk, you complete an equivalent online questionnaire that gathers the same information electronically. No paper required.

How long does it take to get a V5C if I apply online?

Via the DVLA's own digital service, the replacement V5C typically arrives within 5 working days. Via CarForms.co.uk, allow 5–10 working days. The paper route takes up to 6 weeks.

Do I need to visit a Post Office if I apply online?

No. Both the DVLA online service and CarForms.co.uk are fully online. No Post Office visit is needed.

Can I track my V62 application online?

If you use CarForms.co.uk, you'll receive email updates as your application progresses. The DVLA's own service does not currently offer a tracking feature. You'll simply receive your new V5C in the post when it's ready.