Bought a Car Without the Green New Keeper Slip: What to Do with Form V62

If you’ve recently bought a car in Great Britain but did not receive the green ‘new keeper’ slip from the seller, you will need to take specific steps to register yourself as the vehicle’s keeper with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). The green slip is normally part of the vehicle log book (V5C) and acts as proof that you are the new keeper, allowing you to tax the vehicle and update the DVLA records.

Why the Green New Keeper Slip Matters

The green slip is a detachable part of the V5C registration certificate. When you buy a vehicle, the seller should give you this slip so you can:

• Notify DVLA that you are the new keeper
• Tax the vehicle in your name
• Receive the full V5C log book in your name

If you did not get this slip, the DVLA has no record that you are the new keeper, which means you cannot tax the vehicle online or by phone using the usual methods.

Using Form V62 to Apply for a New V5C

In this situation, you must apply for a new vehicle registration certificate (V5C) using form V62. This form is a paper application and cannot be completed online. You need to:

1. Download or obtain the V62 form (available from the DVLA website or Post Office)
2. Fill in the form with the vehicle and your personal details
3. Include the green new keeper slip if you have it; if you do not have the slip, you must provide as much information as possible about the vehicle and previous ownership
4. Send the completed form by post to the DVLA along with a £25 fee for a new V5C

If you do not have the green slip, the DVLA may take longer to process your application, and you might be required to provide additional evidence that you are the rightful new keeper.

Taxing the Vehicle Without the Green Slip

You cannot tax the vehicle online or by phone without either the green new keeper slip or a V5C in your name. However, once you have submitted form V62 and are waiting for your new V5C, you may be able to tax the vehicle at a Post Office that deals with vehicle tax by presenting the completed V62 form and payment for the vehicle tax. It is advisable to check with your local Post Office beforehand, as requirements may vary.

Summary of Key Points

• If you bought a car but did not get the green new keeper slip, you must apply for a new V5C using form V62.
• Form V62 must be completed on paper and posted to DVLA with a £25 fee.
• Without the green slip or V5C in your name, you cannot tax the vehicle online or by phone.
• You may be able to tax the vehicle at a Post Office while your V5C application is processed, by presenting the V62 form and paying the vehicle tax.
• Keep copies of all documents and correspondence for your records.

For the most accurate and personalised guidance, consult the official DVLA resources or contact them directly, especially if you face unusual circumstances such as missing documents or disputes over ownership.

Official reference: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-for-a-vehicle-registration-certificate. Topic-specific official guidance. Topic-specific official guidance. Always check the latest official guidance. Related forms: Browse our form category.

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