Where Can You Get a V62 Form? Post Office or Online Download

The V62 form is used to apply for a vehicle registration certificate (commonly called a log book or V5C) in Great Britain. It is necessary when you need a replacement V5C because you have not received one, have lost it, or need to make changes to the vehicle details and are not yet registered as the keeper.

How to Obtain the V62 Form

• Online Download: You can download the V62 form as a PDF from the official government website. The form is print-only and cannot be completed digitally. After printing, you must fill it in by hand.
• Post Office: You can also get a V62 form from a Post Office branch that deals with vehicle tax. However, it is advisable to check in advance whether your local branch stocks the form and offers the service.

The completed V62 form must be posted to the DVLA for processing. It cannot be submitted electronically. If you are applying for a replacement V5C, you will need to include the appropriate fee (currently £25) with your postal application.

When to Use the V62 Form Instead of Online Services

If you do not need to make any changes to the vehicle details on the V5C and are already registered as the vehicle’s keeper, you can apply for a duplicate V5C online. This online service also allows you to tax your vehicle at the same time.

However, if you need to update vehicle details, or if you are not yet registered as the keeper, the V62 form is the correct route. This application must be done by post using the printed form.

Taxing Your Vehicle When Using a V62

You can tax your vehicle at the same time as applying for a new V5C using the V62 form. This can be done at a Post Office that handles vehicle tax by bringing the completed form and payment, or you can include the payment for the replacement V5C with your postal application. You will need to pay the vehicle tax fee separately. If required, bring evidence of a current MOT, such as a certificate or a screenshot of the MOT history.

Summary of Practical Points

1. The V62 form is a paper form only; it cannot be filled in online.
2. You can get the form by downloading it from the official government website or from a Post Office branch that deals with vehicle tax.
3. Completed forms must be sent by post to the DVLA with the necessary £25 fee for a replacement V5C application.
4. If you do not need to change any details and are the current keeper, you may apply for a duplicate V5C online instead.
5. You can tax your vehicle at the same time as applying for a new V5C using the V62 form, either at a Post Office or by including payment with your postal application.
6. Always check with your local Post Office whether they provide the V62 form and vehicle tax services before visiting.

This information applies to Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales). Different arrangements may apply in Northern Ireland.

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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