Buy or sell a used vehicle (tell DVLA)
The seller and the buyer each tell DVLA about the change of keeper; the buyer must tax the vehicle before driving.
What you need
- The vehicle log book (V5C)
- The buyer's name and address
- The exact date of sale
Step by step
- The seller tells DVLA online about the new keeper, using the V5C
- DVLA sends the new log book to the buyer
- The buyer tells DVLA online that they bought the vehicle
- The buyer taxes the vehicle or declares it off the road (SORN) before driving
Where to apply
GOV.UK: tell DVLA you sold or bought a vehicle · gov.uk
Tips to get it right the first time
- Vehicle tax does not transfer to the buyer.
- The seller gets a refund for any full months of tax left.
- No log book? The seller writes to DVLA; the buyer applies with form V62.
Save the checklist in the app and tick items off as you gather them.
Reviewed on October 19, 2026 · source: gov.uk. Requirements and costs are for reference and may change without notice: confirm them with the official source before you go. We are not affiliated with any institution.