Can the Post Office Process a V62 and Vehicle Tax Together?
If you need to apply for a vehicle registration certificate (V5C) using form V62 and also want to tax your vehicle, you may wonder whether both can be handled at the same time at the Post Office. The answer is generally yes, but there are important details to consider.
What is Form V62?
Form V62 is used to apply for a new or replacement vehicle registration certificate (log book) when you either do not have a V5C or need to make changes that cannot be done online. This form is a paper application and must be posted to the DVLA or taken to a Post Office branch that deals with vehicle tax.
Taxing Your Vehicle with a V62 Application
According to official DVLA guidance, you can tax your vehicle at the same time as applying for a V5C using form V62. This means that if you visit a Post Office branch that handles vehicle tax, you can submit your completed V62 form and pay the £25 fee for the V5C, and also pay your vehicle tax in one visit.
Practical Points to Note
- Bring the completed V62 form: The form must be filled out and signed before you go to the Post Office.
- Payment for the V5C: There is a £25 fee for issuing a new or replacement log book, which you pay alongside your vehicle tax.
- Post Office availability: Not all Post Office branches offer this combined service, so check in advance whether the branch you plan to visit can process both the V62 application and vehicle tax.
- Evidence of MOT: You may need to show a current MOT certificate or a screenshot of your vehicle’s MOT history, especially if the vehicle requires an MOT.
- Current keeper status: You must be the current registered keeper to tax the vehicle. If you have just bought the vehicle and do not yet have the V5C in your name, you will need the green new keeper slip to tax the vehicle. Without this, you cannot tax the vehicle at the Post Office.
When You Cannot Tax with a V62
If you are not the current keeper or do not have the appropriate documentation, you cannot tax your vehicle at the Post Office alongside the V62 application. In these cases, you must first complete the V62 process and wait for the new V5C before taxing the vehicle, or use other methods such as online or telephone services once you have the required reference number.
Summary
In summary, the Post Office can process a V62 form and vehicle tax together if you are the current keeper and have the correct paperwork. This allows you to apply for a replacement or new V5C and tax your vehicle in one visit, saving time. Always check with the specific Post Office branch to confirm availability of this combined service before you go.
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.
Important: This article provides general information. Government rules, forms and procedures can change, and this article may not reflect the latest updates. Check current GOV.UK guidance or the relevant authority before relying on it. ITG & Co. is independent and is not affiliated with a government department.