Using Form V62 After Buying a Vehicle That’s SORN

If you have bought a vehicle that is currently declared as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification), you may need to apply for a new vehicle registration certificate (V5C) using form V62. This is often necessary if the vehicle’s log book is missing or does not yet show you as the registered keeper.

When to Use Form V62

• You do not have the current V5C for the vehicle, for example, if the previous keeper did not provide it or it was lost.
• You need to register yourself as the new keeper because the vehicle’s log book has not been updated to your name.
• You want a replacement V5C because the existing one is inaccurate or missing.

Form V62 is a printed document that must be completed by hand and posted to the DVLA. It cannot be submitted online or electronically. Along with the form, you should send the green ‘new keeper’ slip from the most recent V5C if you have it. This slip confirms the previous registered keeper’s details and the vehicle’s history.

Practical Steps After Buying a SORN Vehicle

1. Complete the V62 form with your details and the vehicle information.
2. Include the green new keeper slip if available. If you do not have this slip or it is from an older V5C, you will need to pay a £25 fee for the replacement V5C.
3. Send the form and any supporting documents by post to DVLA, Swansea.
4. Wait for the DVLA to process your application. It usually takes about 4 weeks to receive a new V5C.

If you want to tax the vehicle at the same time, you can do so once you have submitted the V62 form. You can tax the vehicle online, by phone, or at a Post Office that deals with vehicle tax. You will need either the V5C, the V62 application confirmation, or the green new keeper slip to tax the vehicle.

Important Considerations

• SORN status means the vehicle is off the road and untaxed. Before you can use the vehicle on public roads, you must tax it and have a valid MOT if required.
• Buying a SORN vehicle does not automatically transfer ownership with the DVLA. You must notify DVLA of the change of keeper, usually by submitting the V62 form if the V5C is missing or not in your name.
• Do not send payment if you already have the correct V5C. The V62 form application is free unless you require a replacement V5C, which costs £25.
• Check the date on the green new keeper slip. It should match the most recent V5C issue date. If it does not, you may face delays or additional fees.

Summary

When you buy a SORN vehicle without a current V5C in your name, applying for a new vehicle registration certificate using form V62 is the official way to register as the new keeper. This process updates the DVLA records and allows you to tax the vehicle legally. Always ensure you send the correct documentation and fees by post, and contact DVLA if you are unsure about your specific circumstances.

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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