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Application for a vehicle registration certificate (V62)
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V62 in short
Form V62 is used to apply to DVLA for a vehicle log book (V5C) by post. It is for keepers who need to change details, who bought a vehicle and did not get a V5C, or whose V5C was lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed. If nothing needs to change and you are already the registered keeper, you can get a duplicate online or by phone instead.
| Issued by | Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) |
|---|---|
| Current version | V62 11/25 (checked 2026-10-25) |
| Who fills it in | The keeper of a vehicle registered in the UK who needs a V5C and cannot use the online or phone service, for example because details need changing or they are not yet the registered keeper. |
| Who receives it | Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), Swansea. |
| Where to send it | DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1DD. You may also be able to take the form with the fee to a Post Office branch that deals with vehicle tax if you need to tax the vehicle at the same time. |
| Fee | £25, by cheque or postal order payable to 'DVLA, Swansea'. No fee if you are the new keeper and send the green new keeper slip from the most recent V5C, or if an insurer destroyed the V5C because the vehicle was category C or S salvage. |
| Official links | Official page · Official PDF |
How to fill out V62, line by line
| Section 1 | Vehicle details Registration number, make, model, colour, tax class and the VIN, chassis or frame number. DVLA says the form will be returned if the VIN is missing. |
| Section 2 | Keeper details Title and full names (no initials or joint names), or a business name, and a UK address. Date of birth, phone, email and driving licence number are optional. |
| Section 2 | Previous V5C in your name Say whether you have had a V5C for this vehicle in your name. If not, give the date you got the vehicle. |
| Section 3 | Why don't you have a V5C? Tick that you bought it and have not received a V5C (allow 4 weeks first), that it was lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed, or give another reason. |
| Section 4 | Fee Tick that you enclose £25, or that no fee applies because you enclose the green new keeper slip or an insurer destroyed the V5C for a category C or S salvage vehicle. |
| Section 5 | Declaration and mileage Sign and date. Mileage is optional. Add your previous postcode if your address changed since you got the vehicle. |
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using the V62 when nothing has changed and you were already the registered keeper. A duplicate can be ordered online or by phone.
- Leaving out the VIN, chassis or frame number, which means DVLA will return the form.
- Using initials or joint names in the keeper details.
- Sending cash or a blank, damaged or altered cheque or postal order.
- Not enclosing the green new keeper slip from the most recent V5C when claiming no fee.
- Applying too soon after buying. DVLA says to allow 4 weeks from the purchase date.
- Using the form for a category A or B salvage vehicle. DVLA will not issue a V5C for these.
Questions about V62
How much does a V62 application cost?
£25, as listed on gov.uk and the form. There is no fee if you send the green new keeper slip from the most recent V5C or if the vehicle is category C or S salvage and the insurer destroyed the V5C.
Can I apply online instead?
Yes, if you are the registered keeper and no details need to change. The online service usually costs £25. The V62 is for postal applications.
Can I fill in the V62 on my computer and email it?
No. gov.uk says the V62 is a print only form and must be posted to DVLA, not sent electronically.
How long does it take to get the V5C?
The form says about 2 weeks if you are already the registered keeper and 4 weeks if there is a change of keeper. gov.uk says postal applications usually take 4 weeks.
What if my vehicle is off the road?
Make a SORN at the same time using form V890 and attach it to the V62, as the form explains.
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Sources
Checked against the official sources on 2026-10-25. PDF Editor Hub is not affiliated with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency or any government agency. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice.
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-for-a-vehicle-registration-certificate
- https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-log-book
- https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-log-book/if-you-cannot-apply-online
- https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691afc5a0dcbf6343e9a2883/v62-application-for-a-registration-certificate.pdf