What the V62 is
The V62 is DVLA's application for a V5C (vehicle log book). You download it, fill it in, and send it to DVLA by post. If you also need to tax the vehicle, you may be able to take it to a Post Office instead.
When you need it
- You need to change the vehicle details on your V5C.
- You didn't get a V5C for your new vehicle.
If you're the registered keeper and your V5C is simply lost, you usually don't need it. You can apply online or by phone instead.
What it costs
| Situation | Fee |
|---|---|
| Changing vehicle details | £25, by cheque or postal order payable to ‘DVLA, Swansea’ |
| New vehicle, sent with the green new keeper slip from the most recent V5C | £25 isn't asked for |
| New vehicle, no slip | £25, by cheque or postal order |
| Taxing at a Post Office as well | Take the completed form and £25 to a branch that deals with vehicle tax |
How long it takes
By post you'll usually receive the V5C after 4 weeks. Contact DVLA if it hasn't arrived by then. If you still haven't received it after 6 weeks and you haven't told DVLA, you'll have to pay £25 to get a replacement. Make sure you pay the correct postage.
Online or by phone, when you're eligible, it's quicker: usually 5 to 7 working days.
Where to get the form
Download it from GOV.UK: Apply for a vehicle registration certificate (V62). The postal address and payment instructions are on the form and on the GOV.UK guide.
Taxing the vehicle at the same time
You may be able to tax your vehicle at a Post Office and apply for a new V5C at the same time. Complete the V62, take it with £25 to a branch that deals with vehicle tax, and check the branch offers this service before you travel.
Want the V62 dealt with for you?
You don't need us. Everything above can be done yourself on GOV.UK. If you'd rather hand over the forms and the chasing, that's what we do, for a fee we tell you before you commit.
Questions people ask
Is the V62 free?
Not always. GOV.UK asks for £25 unless you're a new keeper who didn't get a V5C and you send the green new keeper slip from the most recent V5C with the form.
How long does the V62 take?
By post you'll usually receive the V5C after 4 weeks. Contact DVLA if it hasn't arrived after 4 weeks.
Can I use the V62 to tax the vehicle?
You may be able to. Take the completed form and £25 to a Post Office branch that deals with vehicle tax, and check beforehand that the branch offers the service.
Do I need a V62 if I'm the registered keeper and lost my V5C?
Usually not. You can apply online or by phone as long as none of the details need changing.