Once these parts of the log book have been completed, you (as the seller) must send the log book off to the DVLA. The address is DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1BA. You must also give the person buying your car the separate, green section of the log book (the V5C/2 section).
How long does it take to get a log book after buying a car?
DVLA aims to send out a new V5C to you as soon as possible, usually 4 weeks after getting the old V5C from the seller. This may take longer because of coronavirus. If you do not get it within 4 weeks: complete form V62 – ‘Application for a vehicle registration certificate’
Does a log book prove ownership of a car?
Vehicle log books act as proof of ownership and are used by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) to ensure a nationwide record is kept of every vehicle and it’s registered keeper.
Does the new owner have to sign the V5?
For the three-part V5C registration document, you need to fill in the top half (the blue part) of the three-part V5 registration declaration with the details of the new owner. You will need to sign the document (as will the person to whom you are selling the vehicle). Once this is done, you need to send it to the DVLA.
Can you change ownership of a vehicle online without v5?
It’s actually entirely possible (and 100% legal) to sell a car and transfer ownership without a V5C document. Once a car has been sold or changed ownership, you can also notify the DVLA without needing the V5C if it’s unavailable. In fact, you can now do that online.
Can you change V5 ownership online?
Changes to the V5 vehicle registration document. You can now report a change of car ownership online, rather than by post. Those of you who have bought or sold a car in the last few years might have noticed that the DVLA is encouraging drivers to report a change of ownership online, rather than by post.
What happens if the dealer asks for the log book?
If he’s got the logbook, a spare key and knows my address, he could be able to steal the car as well You will be fine to drive the car. As soon as the new logbook arrives just tax it yourself using the green slip. All will be fine. What if I get arrested by the police, do they usually ask for the log book?
Can you buy a car with no logbook?
I recently bought a car from a dealer with no logbook (not even the green slip bit). When I went to see the car and asked about the logbook, the dealer told me they asked the DVLA for a duplicate (V62 form and they paid the £25 fee) so the new buyer wouldn’t have to do the procedure.
Do you need a V5C log book to sell a car?
But the most vital piece of paperwork is the V5C logbook. It will have the information about the car that your potential buyer will want to know, including proof that you are the owner and are authorised to sell the car. Once they have bought your car, you will need to fill out the V5C/2 new keeper supplement of the V5C.
Is the log book sent to the DVLA?
It may be that the garage had just got the car & was sending the log book to be changed into their name which I believe is standard practice so that the vehicle is covered under their insurance. Hopefully it was just a mix up that the log book had been sent to the DVLA rather then yourself.
