How to Register a Vehicle with a Missing V5C Logbook Using the DVLA V62 Form in the UK

If you have a vehicle in Great Britain but do not have the V5C registration certificate (commonly called the log book), you can apply for a new one using the DVLA’s V62 form. This process is necessary if your original V5C is lost, stolen, damaged, or if you have not previously been registered as the vehicle’s keeper.

When to Use Form V62

The V62 form is used to apply for a vehicle registration certificate when you do not have a valid V5C. This includes situations such as:

• You bought a vehicle but never received a V5C from the previous keeper or dealer.
• Your V5C was lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed and you need a replacement.
• You need to register yourself as the new keeper but do not have the log book.
• You need to update vehicle details and cannot do so online.

Note that if you are already the registered keeper and only need a replacement V5C without any changes to the details, you can apply online or by phone instead. The V62 form must be completed and sent by post.

How to Fill in and Submit the V62 Form

The V62 form is a paper form that cannot be completed online. You need to obtain a physical copy, fill it in carefully, and post it to the DVLA. The form requires details such as:

• Your name and address
• Vehicle registration number
• Vehicle make and model
• Vehicle identification number (VIN) or chassis number
• Reason for applying (for example, lost or never received V5C)

Include the appropriate fee if required. Fees and the correct postal address are provided on the form or the official GOV.UK guidance.

Taxing Your Vehicle at the Same Time

You can tax your vehicle at the same time as applying for a V5C using the V62 form if you need to. This is convenient if your vehicle is not currently taxed. Alternatively, you can tax the vehicle separately online once you receive your new V5C.

What Happens After You Apply

Once the DVLA receives your completed V62 form and fee, they will process your application. If everything is in order, they will issue a new V5C registration certificate by post. This can take several weeks, so allow sufficient time before you need the document.

If you do not receive the V5C within a reasonable period, you can contact the DVLA to check on the status. Keep a copy of your application and proof of postage as evidence.

Exceptions and Additional Notes

• If your vehicle is registered outside Great Britain (for example, in Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, or the Republic of Ireland), different rules apply.
• If you need to change details such as your name or address on the V5C, you must apply by post using the V62 form rather than online.
• You cannot submit the V62 form electronically; it must be posted.

For the most current versions of the form and detailed guidance, always refer to the official DVLA sources.

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.

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.