Why would you receive a letter from DVLA?
If the HGV or PSV driver commits a second offence, then they will get a second letter from DVLA telling them that they have automatically been reported to the traffic commissioner. We hope that by sending these letters, we will help to teach drivers about the dangers and consequences of committing the same offence.
How do I transfer ownership of a car UK?
To transfer ownership online you’ll need to complete a form on the DVLA website. To do this you need the details of the new owner, you’ll need the 11-digit reference number from the car’s V5C. Once the online form is completed and submitted you’ll receive an email confirmation.
How long is the DVLA backlog?
The DVLA says it will reach ‘normal’ turnaround times for paper drivers licence applications (up to three weeks including some time for postage) by the end of May 2022 while for medical applications the target is for 90% of cases to be processed within 90 days by the end of September 2022.
How do I tell DVLA I’ve sold my car without logbook?
You should still inform the DVLA of the sale. To do so write to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1AR and explain that you have sold the vehicle….Without a V5C
- Vehicle registration mark.
- Make and model.
- Exact date of sale.
- Name and address of the new keeper.
Do I have to notify DVLA when I sell my car?
You must tell DVLA you’ve sold the vehicle and give them the full name and address of the buyer. If you do not do this, any vehicle tax refund you’re owed might be affected.
How do I inform DVLA that I sold my car without a v5?
Without a V5C You should still inform the DVLA of the sale. To do so write to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1AR and explain that you have sold the vehicle.
Can you change v5 ownership online?
Changing the V5C documents can be done by post, or online via the DVLA website. The online option is pretty much the default choice these days, and document turnaround is very quick this way.
Why is the DVLA so backlogged?
DVLA staff working from home without remote access to a database system is “without doubt” the main cause of a post-Covid backlog that has left thousands of drivers still waiting for licences, an insider has claimed.
How do I tell DVLA I sold my car without a V5?
What happens if I don’t tell the DVLA I’ve sold my car?
The DVLA must know your car has been sold or you will be liable for anything the new owner should be paying. It’s also worth remembering this because you could be fined up to £1,000 for not informing the DVLA of the sale. It’s always vital to tell the DVLA as soon as you sell your car.