How to Fill In the V62 Form: A Complete Guide

The V62 form is the official DVLA application to get a replacement V5C logbook. It is a single-page form, but it is easy to make a mistake if you are not sure what each section requires. This guide walks you through every field so you can complete your V62 correctly, first time.

What is the V62 form?

The V62 is used to apply for a replacement V5C vehicle registration certificate (logbook) when yours has been lost, stolen, damaged, or never received. You cannot download it as a PDF — you must pick up a physical copy from a Post Office branch that deals in vehicle registration matters, or ask the DVLA to send you one.

Once completed, the form is sent to the DVLA in Swansea along with the £25 replacement fee.

What you need before you start

Gather everything listed below before you put pen to paper. Errors caused by working from memory are one of the main reasons V62 applications are delayed or rejected.

Filling in the V62 form — section by section

The V62 form is laid out with numbered sections. Here is what to write in each one.

Section 1 — Vehicle registration number

Write your current number plate exactly as it appears on the vehicle. Use capital letters, and do not include spaces. If you drive a cherished or personalised plate, use that number — not the original registration.

Section 2 — Vehicle make

Enter the manufacturer's name — for example, FORD, VAUXHALL, BMW, VOLKSWAGEN. Write in capitals. Do not put the model name here (that goes in Section 3).

Section 3 — Vehicle model

Enter the model name as it appears on your insurance certificate or on the car itself — for example, FOCUS, ASTRA, 3 SERIES, GOLF. If your car has a specific trim level (e.g. GTI, SE, Sport), you may include it, but it is not essential.

Section 4 — Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Copy all 17 characters of the VIN carefully. This is the single most important field on the form — the DVLA uses it to locate your vehicle record. Take your time. Distinguish between the letter O and the number 0, and between the letter I and the number 1.

Section 5 — Your name and address

Enter your full legal name (as it appears on your driving licence) and your current home address, including the full postcode. If you are a company registering a fleet vehicle, use the company name and registered address.

Section 6 — Previous address or postcode (if applicable)

Only fill this in if you have moved house since the vehicle was last registered. The DVLA cross-references this to locate your existing record. Leave it blank if you have not moved.

Section 7 — Declaration

Sign and date this section to confirm that the information you have provided is accurate. The DVLA will not accept unsigned forms, so do not skip this.

Common mistakes to avoid

These are the errors most likely to delay or invalidate your V62 application:

• Wrong or misread VIN — always double-check the 17-character number before writing it down.
• Unsigned declaration — the form is invalid without your signature.
• Outdated address — use your current address, not the one on the old V5C.
• Incorrect payment — the fee is £25, payable by cheque or postal order made payable to DVLA. Cash is not accepted by post.
• Using the wrong form — there are other DVLA forms (V5C/2, V62/1). Make sure you have a genuine V62.

What to send with your form

Put the following in the same envelope before posting:

• Your completed and signed V62 form
• A cheque or postal order for £25, made payable to DVLA (do not send cash)
• Proof of identity if requested (the DVLA may ask for this in certain cases)

Send everything to:

Use Royal Mail first class and keep your proof of postage until your replacement V5C arrives.

Processing times and next steps

The DVLA typically takes four to six weeks to process a V62 application and post your new V5C. In busy periods — particularly after bank holidays — this can stretch to eight weeks or more. If you have not heard anything after six weeks, you can contact the DVLA on 0300 790 6802.

A quicker alternative

If queuing at the post office or managing paper forms sounds like more hassle than it is worth, CarForms.co.uk offers a fully online service. You enter your vehicle details and personal information in a simple web form — no printing, no posting, no cheques. CarForms handles the DVLA paperwork on your behalf.

The Complete Service is priced at £49.95, which covers the DVLA's £25 fee plus CarForms' handling charge. Most customers find it far simpler than dealing with the form directly, particularly if they are not sure exactly what to write in each section.