- You can now tax your vehicle even if you have lost the V5C and the reminder letter
The DVLA has launched a new service to make it easier to tax a car.
For the first time, the DVLA has linked its online registration service with its online licensing service.
This allows drivers to tax their vehicle even if they do not have their V5C (log book) and vehicle tax reminder letter (V11).
Previously, drivers who had lost their log book or tax reminder letter faced headaches when trying to tax their vehicle.
DVLA has announced a new service update allowing drivers to tax their vehicle even if they have lost their V5C (log book) and vehicle tax reminder letter (V11).
To make life easier for drivers, those who have lost key documents can now apply for a new V5C and have their vehicle taxed at the same time, as part of a new service that allows drivers to tax their vehicle even if they don’t have them. documents at hand.
Before the update, customers who had lost these documents would have had to wait up to five days for a replacement V5C to arrive or call the DVLA Contact Center to have their vehicle taxed.
The DVLA’s latest update – linking its online registration service with its online licensing service – should make it easier to tax a car.
Prior to the update, customers who had lost these documents would have had to wait up to 5 days for a replacement V5C to arrive or call the DVLA Contact Center to have their vehicle taxed.
Julie Lennard, DVLA chief executive, said: ‘We are always looking for ways to improve our digital services to provide more convenience to motorists.
“This latest enhancement will allow customers who have misplaced or lost their V5C to get a replacement and tax their vehicle quickly and easily.”
This new system follows the DVLA’s launch of its Driver and Vehicle Account in 2023, allowing drivers to view and manage their driver and vehicle details in one place.
The Drivers and Vehicles account allows people to use digital services, including receiving text or email reminders or renewing a photo driving license and viewing MOT notices.
How does the new online tax registry work?
Motorists should visit the DVLA website.
Motorists who have lost their V5C and V11 documents can tax their vehicle using the upgrade, provided they are the registered keeper and there are no changes to the keeper’s details (name or address).
Drivers will need to apply for a new V5C in order to tax their vehicle using the service.
Once they have applied, they will be able to file taxes immediately and will not have to wait for the V5C to arrive in the mail.
