What you do depends on whether you have the vehicle log book v5c. The registered keeper of the car is responsible for taxing the vehicle. I just bought my first car privately, and i havent got the registered owner changed yet. Each issue is historical in nature, usually featuring a famous.
When you apply for the log book, if theres no registered keeper you will get the log book, if they have any old details that dont tie up then they write to who they. I would suggest having her listed as the registered keeper i did a number of different scenarios for my car and my daughter, with a view to giving her the car. The v5c is a paper document issued by the dvla to the registered keeper of a vehicle and is used to confirm proof of ownership and the specific details of a vehicle. When you buy a car second hand the seller of the car will give you the logbook v5c certificate when you buy a car second hand the seller of the car will give you the logbook v5c certificate, use the v5c2. Legally, thats the person registering and taxing the vehicle, not necessarily the owner. Change the address on your vehicles log book step 3. You can still give the customer the green slip section 10 though. Policy holder, registered keeper and legal owner of. You need to get a log book v5c if the original has been lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed, or you have not received one for your new vehicle.
People mistakenly believe that the v5 is proof of ownership, it isnt, it merely documents the registered keeper of the vehicle. As above should make sure that your insurers are aware that at present. After all, the vehicle logbook is a record of the registered keeper, not proof of ownership. Follow the easy steps and choose put it into someone elses name, use the 11 digit reference number from the log book and transfer into your name. Motorists will automatically receive the new vehicle registration certificate when. Changing a v5 certificate without the previous owners. First registered keeper on v5c certificate log book. V5 registration not signed motoring discussion back. Registered keeper details will be on the v5c registration document and you should never buy a used car without seeing the v5c. Fill in section 2 if you have a new style log book with multicoloured numbered blocks on the front cover.
When a car is used by a married couple, the ownership of any property is typically classed as joint. A v5c, also known as the log book, is a paper document that registers a vehicle with the dvla and shows who the registered keeper of that vehicle is. In most cases, the lease company is the registered keeper of a leased vehicle. They will also receive any parking and speeding fines as well as any other drivingrelated fines. The v5c or logbook holds all the ownership info for your vehicle. If they do, youll get a v5c registration certificate log book within 6 weeks. Insuring a car when not the registered keeper page 1. A similar process also applies if you did not get a v5c logbook with a new vehicle. Ive just bought a used car from a local dealer, who gave me the complete v5 certificate to send off for new registration. Do you need to change the address on your vehicle log book v5c. Transfering ownership of new car to my wife digital spy.
They become the registered keeper of a vehicle they have bought secondhand. The difficulty that you have is that she is the registered keeper. The log book is registered at a different address at her mothers. Is there a difference between the registered keeper. The car is owned by the company, but the registration documents the v5 should show the registered keeper to be the person who uses it on a daily basis, such as an employee. How to sell a car without a v5c logbook 2020 update. The registered keeper is different to the owner of a vehicle. The registered keeper is the person whose name appears on section 5 of the registration certificate of the vehicle also called the log book, v5c.
You need to replace a vehicle log book or v5c if the original got damaged, lost, or stolen. Find car owner by vehicle registration number plate free. Instead, it states the name and address of the registered keeper as the responsible owner or driver of the vehicle. That person is responsible for taxing the vehicle, doing the. Change your address or name on your vehicle log book v5c.
The v5c2 slip is the part from the current log book that the previous owner rips off and gives to you as your temporary log book until the full log book arrives with the new keeper details on. If the vehicle is leaving guernsey a nonguernsey address is provided for the new keeper. He is the person responsible for the vehicle so far as official communications from the policedvla etc. Log book in the wrong name need some advice please. How do i insure my car before im registered keeper. Change address on v5c dvla update name on log book. You can use the v5c to change your name and address. The ultimate guide to your v5 log book 2020 update. The v5c logbook also known as the v5 form or document records the registered keeper or keepers of the vehicle. Your vehicle log book will contain a range of vital information, from personal detailslike your name and.
So the previous registered keeper was the 3rd owner, making it 2 previous keepers, he is now the 3rd previous keeper making you the 4th owner. Alternatively, you can print this form and send to us at the following address. How to pay road tax when youre not registered keeper and. Who is responsible for the car being there and can it be scrapped by the mother as she cannot pay. You cannot apply by phone if your name, address or. Apply by phone if youre the registered keeper on the log book thats gone missing or is damaged. Normally the owner and registered keeper will be the same, but there are occasions where they might differ. You must update a vehicles log book if youre the registered keeper. Own a car, and youll have a registration document that proves it. The complete log books listing log books unlimited. I have a car on finance in my name log book in ex girlfriends. The changes to the v5c the log book document which determines the registered keeper of a vehicle now include an online element to selling on your car, either to private buyers or trade. The dvla v5c car registration log book explained the v5c is a paper document that shows who the registered keeper of a vehicle is and can be used to inform the dvla of a change of ownership, update. V5 yellow slip general dealer chat car dealer forum.
This is called the v5c, and it shows that youre the registered. How can i find out the registered keepers details without. If the dealer will not do it, you can register the vehicle yourself. The registered keeper should be the person who is actually using keeping the vehicle and this is not necessarily the owner of the vehicle or the person who is paying for it. You mention updating the log book, does that mean you have the physical v5. Then tax it online using the green new keepers details. The log book says keeper because the dvla are only interested in who the keeper is, they dont care who owns the car. The complete log books listing this page includes the full scope of our logbooks. Are you unsure how to update your name as the registered keeper. Update your vehicle log book v5c and send it to dvla to change your address or name.
Often done to avoid adding another previous owner to the cars log book. The new vrclog book will be sent to the new registered keeper buyer providing a local address is given. The date the previous keeper purchased the vehicle. The date that the previous keeper sold the vehicle. Once a car has been sold or changed ownership, you can also notify the dvla without needing the v5 if its unavailable. How many previous owners there are according to the v5c log book. How to get a replacement vehicle log book using form v62.
Can i check who is the registered keeper to my car. If, however, you have a finance lease, which typically means you. The v5c logbook provided by dvla is not evidence of legal car ownership. Nope, you will have to apply for a log book, which iirc the dvla will contact the previous registered keeper by post to confirm the status, they will then have to reply by post. New car, no logbook, no tax, need help moneysavingexpert. A subscription to the keepers log, a 48page, glossy quarterly is included with all levels of membership. Only the registered keeper can apply for a replacement log book and i dont have any way of contacting him you need to ask the dutch dvla to contact the registered owner for you. You can check vehicle details online using dvlas vehicle. The registered keeper should be the person who is using the vehicle and keeping it, which can sometimes be different to the owner of the vehicle. The v5c contains all of the important information about your car that is held by the dvla driver and vehicle licensing agency on its database, and it proves that you are the registered keeper. I have a car on finance in my name log book in ex girlfriends name she want give me the car back how do i stand submitted. What i want to do is insure it now so i can get it back from their house but it seems to push my. A vehicle log book, or v5c registration certificate, outlines who the registered keeper of a vehicle is.