Can You Complete a DVLA V62 Form Online?

The DVLA V62 form is used to apply for a vehicle registration certificate, commonly known as a log book (V5C). This form is necessary in certain situations, such as when you have lost your original V5C or need to register a vehicle you have recently acquired but are not yet on the log book.

Is the V62 Form Available Online?

The key point to understand is that the V62 form itself is a print-only document. You cannot fill it in digitally on the DVLA website or submit it online. Instead, you must print the paper form, complete it by hand, and post it to the DVLA along with any applicable fee.

This contrasts with the process for obtaining a replacement V5C when no changes are needed to the details on the log book. In those cases, you can apply for a replacement V5C online or by phone if you are already the registered keeper and the vehicle details remain the same. This online service also allows you to tax your vehicle at the same time.

When Should You Use the V62 Form?

• If you need to apply for a vehicle registration certificate but are not yet registered as the keeper of the vehicle.
• If you need to apply for a replacement V5C and need to change details such as the vehicle’s information or your personal details.
• If you did not receive a V5C for a newly purchased vehicle or if the vehicle was taken out of the UK and you need to re-register it.

In all these cases, the V62 form must be completed on paper and sent by post. The DVLA does not currently accept electronic submission of the form.

How to Get a Replacement Log Book Without Using V62

If your log book (V5C) has been lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed, and you do not need to change any details, you can apply for a replacement online or by phone. This is quicker and more convenient. You will need:

• Your vehicle’s registration number
• The vehicle identification number (VIN) or chassis number
• Your name and postcode as registered on the V5C

However, if any details have changed or you are not the registered keeper, you must use the V62 paper form instead.

Summary

To sum up, you cannot complete a DVLA V62 form online. It is a paper form that must be printed, filled out by hand, and posted to the DVLA. Online applications are only available for straightforward replacement V5Cs where no details change and you are the registered keeper. For all other cases requiring a V62, postal submission remains the only option.

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

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