V62 Form PDF Download: Can You Get It Online?

If you've lost your V5C logbook — or never received one after buying a car — the V62 form is the official DVLA document you need to apply for a replacement. Many people search online hoping to find a PDF version they can download and print at home. This guide explains exactly what your options are, where to get the form, and the quickest way to apply.

What is the V62 form?

The V62 is a DVLA form titled Application for a Vehicle Registration Certificate. You use it to apply for a replacement V5C logbook when the original has been lost, stolen, damaged, or never arrived. Without a V5C, you may find it difficult to sell your car, prove ownership, or make changes to your registered details.

The V62 form has been in use for many years and is one of the most common DVLA documents UK car owners need to obtain. It is a paper-based form that you fill in by hand and post to the DVLA in Swansea.

Can you download the V62 form as a PDF?

This is the most common question, and the short answer is: not officially. The DVLA does not publish a downloadable PDF of the V62 form on its website for public use. This is deliberate — the DVLA issues pre-printed forms with specific paper quality and security features that cannot be reproduced on a standard home printer.

That said, you do have several legitimate options for getting the real V62 form — or bypassing the paper form altogether.

Where to get a V62 form

Because there is no official PDF download, you need to obtain the V62 form through one of the following channels:

Most people find their nearest Post Office is the easiest in-person option. You can ask for a V62 form at the counter — it is free to collect. However, not every branch keeps them in stock, so it is worth calling ahead first.

How to fill in the V62 form

Once you have the form in hand, filling it in is fairly straightforward. You will need to provide:

• The vehicle's registration number (number plate)
• The vehicle make and model
• The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), usually found on the dashboard or door frame
• Your name and current address
• A declaration that you are the registered keeper or have a legal right to apply

Write clearly in black ink and double-check all details before signing. Mistakes or illegible entries can cause delays of several weeks.

What to send with your V62 form

Along with your completed V62 form, you will need to include:

• Payment of £25 — the DVLA's standard fee for issuing a replacement V5C. Pay by cheque or postal order made payable to DVLA, Swansea. Do not send cash.
• Evidence of entitlement (if you are not the current registered keeper) — for example, a bill of sale or letter from the previous owner.
• Previous postcode — if the V5C was registered to a different address, include that information.

Send everything to:

Use recorded or tracked post so you can confirm delivery. The DVLA does not accept responsibility for documents lost in the post.

An easier alternative to the paper form

If finding, printing, completing, and posting a paper form sounds like a lot of effort — it is. The V62 process is one of the most common frustrations for UK car owners, and it is the reason CarForms.co.uk exists.

Rather than hunting for a form at the post office or waiting for one to arrive in the post, you can use CarForms to complete your entire V62 application online in just five minutes. You answer a few simple questions, we prepare the paperwork, and we deal with the DVLA on your behalf. There is nothing to print, sign, or post.

The CarForms Complete Service costs £49.95, which includes the £25 DVLA fee and all handling. Your replacement V5C logbook typically arrives within four to six weeks — the same as if you had posted the form yourself, but without any of the hassle.

CarForms is particularly useful if you:

• Do not have a nearby Post Office that stocks V62 forms
• Want to avoid queuing and posting documents
• Are not confident filling in official government forms
• Have bought a car recently and need to update the registered keeper details quickly

Summary

The V62 form is not available as a PDF download from the DVLA — and unofficial PDFs found online are best avoided. To get a genuine V62 form, visit your local Post Office, contact the DVLA directly, or use an online service like CarForms.co.uk to handle the whole process without any paper at all. Whichever route you choose, make sure you include the £25 DVLA fee and allow four to six weeks for your replacement V5C to arrive.