Lost Your V5C Log Book?Here's How to Get a Replacement

What to do if you've lost your V5C

A lost, stolen or damaged V5C is one of the most common DVLA paperwork issues, and it's straightforward to fix. The document you need is called a V62, it's the application form for a replacement log book, not a new registration. You don't need your old V5C to complete it, DVLA already holds your vehicle and keeper details, the V62 just confirms them and triggers a reprint.

Can you still drive, tax or sell the car?

You can continue to drive, tax and insure the car with no V5C in hand, provided you're still the registered keeper on DVLA's system. Taxing online is quicker with the 11-digit reference from the log book, but it isn't the only way to do it. Selling is the sticking point, most private buyers and dealers expect a V5C before they'll complete a purchase, so it's worth ordering a replacement before you list the car for sale.

Lost the V5C and never had a V62 either?

If you've lost both, or you've just bought a car and the seller never handed one over, the process is identical: complete a V62 with the vehicle's registration number and your details as the keeper. There's nothing extra required because the old document is missing.

Ordering your replacement without the usual delays

The most common reason a V62 gets bounced back by DVLA is incomplete sections or details that don't match their existing record. CarForms.co.uk checks your form against the common rejection reasons before it's printed and posted, which is the single biggest factor in avoiding a second round-trip and a longer wait.