How to Replace a Vehicle Logbook Using DVLA V62 When the Original Is Lost or Stolen

If your vehicle logbook (officially known as the V5C or vehicle registration certificate) has been lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed, you can apply for a replacement using the DVLA’s form V62. This process applies in Great Britain and is managed by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).

When to Use Form V62

Form V62 is a paper-only application used to request a new V5C when you do not have the original logbook or need to update certain details that cannot be changed online. The completed form must be posted to the DVLA.

You should use form V62 if:

• Your original V5C has been lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed
• You need to change vehicle details that cannot be updated online
• You are not yet registered as the vehicle’s keeper
• You did not receive a V5C for your new vehicle
• Your vehicle was taken out of the UK and you do not have a V5C

How to Apply Using Form V62

1. Obtain the V62 form, which is a printable PDF available from the official DVLA website.
2. Fill in all required details clearly and legibly. The form cannot be completed digitally and submitted electronically.
3. Include the appropriate fee if required. While the online and phone replacement service costs £25, check the latest guidance to confirm if a fee applies for postal applications using form V62.
4. Post the completed form and payment to the DVLA address shown on the form.

Remember, the form must be posted; it cannot be sent by email or online submission.

Online and Phone Replacement Options

If you are the registered keeper and the vehicle details have not changed, you may be able to get a replacement V5C online or by phone without using form V62. These methods are usually faster and allow you to tax your vehicle at the same time.

You cannot use the online or phone service if:

• You need to change any details on the logbook
• You do not currently have the vehicle in your possession
• You have already sent your V5C to DVLA for changes
• Your vehicle is registered outside Great Britain (including the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, or Ireland)

Additional Points to Consider

• The replacement V5C will be posted to the address that the DVLA has on record for you.
• If you do not receive the new V5C within 5 to 7 working days of applying online or by phone, contact the DVLA for an update. Postal applications may take longer.
• If after 6 weeks you have still not received the V5C and have not notified the DVLA, you may need to pay the £25 replacement fee to get another copy.
• Applying for a replacement V5C does not automatically update your vehicle tax or other records unless you do so separately or through the online service.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always check the official GOV.UK pages related to vehicle registration certificates and the V62 form.

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.