V62 Form Online: Can You Apply for a V62 Online?

Many UK drivers search for a V62 form online hoping to complete everything without leaving the house. The good news: you can apply online — but there's a catch you need to know about first. This guide explains exactly what's possible and which route is right for you.

Can You Apply for a V62 Online?

Strictly speaking, the V62 is a paper form designed for postal applications — there is no official DVLA website where you fill in a V62 digitally and submit it electronically. However, that doesn't mean you're stuck in a queue at the Post Office.

There are two practical ways to handle this online:

1. DVLA's own online service — available in limited circumstances if you're already the registered keeper on DVLA's system
2. CarForms.co.uk — you fill in the details online, we complete and post the physical V62 on your behalf

The DVLA Online Route (gov.uk)

The DVLA offers an online replacement V5C service at gov.uk, but it's only available if:

• You are the current registered keeper already on DVLA's records
• You have the 11-digit document reference number from your previous V5C
• Your address and personal details are up to date with the DVLA

If you meet these conditions, you can pay the £25 fee by debit or credit card and a replacement V5C will be posted to you. Simple enough — when it works.

The problem? Many people searching for a "V62 form online" don't meet these conditions. Common situations where the DVLA's online service is unavailable include:

• You bought a second-hand car but never received the V5C from the seller
• You're not yet recorded as keeper on DVLA's system
• You've lost the document reference number
• The vehicle's registration record has errors that need correcting

In all of these cases, a V62 form is the correct route — and that means a postal application.

The V62 Postal Route — Done Online

A V62 application has to be submitted physically (by post) to the DVLA in Swansea. But the legwork of filling it in, printing it, arranging a postal order and posting it can all be handled online via CarForms.co.uk.

Here's how the traditional DIY route compares to the CarForms service:

Which Route Is Right for You?

Use this quick checklist to decide:

How CarForms.co.uk Works

CarForms.co.uk is a UK-based service that lets you complete your V62 application entirely online. Here's the process:

1. Fill in the form online — enter your vehicle details, your personal information, and the reason for your application. It takes around 5 minutes.
2. Pay securely — our £49.95 Complete Service covers the DVLA's £25 fee, form printing, and Royal Mail 1st Class postage.
3. We do the rest — we print your completed V62, attach a £25 cheque payable to DVLA, and post everything to DVLA Swansea, SA99 1AR.
4. DVLA processes your application — you receive your new V5C logbook in the post, typically within 2–4 weeks.

How Long Does an Online Application Take?

Once you submit through CarForms.co.uk, here's the typical timeline:

• Day 1: You complete the online form (5 minutes)
• Days 1–2: We print and post your V62 to DVLA Swansea
• Weeks 2–5: DVLA processes your application (typically 2–4 weeks, up to 6 weeks during busy periods)
• End result: Your new V5C arrives by post

While the DVLA processing time is outside anyone's control, using CarForms.co.uk means your application reaches the DVLA faster than if you posted it yourself on a weekend.

Costs at a Glance

Ready to apply? Start your V62 application online at CarForms.co.uk — no Post Office trip needed.