We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum. This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are - or become - political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
🔔 You've got till Monday to apply to become an MSE Forum Ambassador
V5/Logbook problem
Hi all,
To cut a long story short I rented a place for a short time while I was waiting to move into my house which needed work doing on it. I filled in the change of address part of the V5 with my rented address as I was expecting to be there for a few months. I ended up there for just a few weeks so never sent the V5 off. I obviously now need to change the address but the logbook is already filled out with an address I don't live at.
Would I get away with crossing/tippexing out the incorrect address or is this unlikely to be accepted?
Any advice would be gratefully appeciated as I'm hoping to sell the car soon so need all the paperwork in order.
To cut a long story short I rented a place for a short time while I was waiting to move into my house which needed work doing on it. I filled in the change of address part of the V5 with my rented address as I was expecting to be there for a few months. I ended up there for just a few weeks so never sent the V5 off. I obviously now need to change the address but the logbook is already filled out with an address I don't live at.
Would I get away with crossing/tippexing out the incorrect address or is this unlikely to be accepted?
Any advice would be gratefully appeciated as I'm hoping to sell the car soon so need all the paperwork in order.
0
Comments
-
Just use Tippex
0 -
harveybobbles wrote: »Just use Tippex
Are they really ok with that?0 -
You could phone the DVLA and ask, but in my experience they give a different answer to the same question every time! I'd just put a line through the incorrect address, write the new address next to it and include a covering letter explaining what happened. You are supposed to notify them immediately about a change of address, but if you are still able to get mail through your old address, maybe that will help alleviate the issue.
I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the In My Home MoneySaving, Energy and Techie Stuff boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.
All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
0 -
Tipex is fineThis thread has me so pumped, I headbutted my dog and we both screamed.0
-
So you don't need to change the address, in other words the V5 is correct as it used to be because you are back at your old address. the only problem is you have filled in the change of address part. But as you don't need to change address this doesn't matter. Just score a line through it.
Should you change address in the future, tipex it and attach a covering letter.
Unless this is a new address from your old, old address, in which case do as above, now.0 -
I would say it was better just to cross it out, and write the correct information above it, and initial it, or better sign each change.
No legal document is good with tipex, it's better see both entries, and see the original changes made and authenticated.0 -
Why not just apply for a log book at the new address. Get a form from the post office.0
-
Gandalfthesecond wrote: »Why not just apply for a log book at the new address. Get a form from the post office.
I could be wrong but I think it costs £25 to get a replacement logbook so I'm hoping to avoid that
0 -
cross out not white paper, that way it won't arouse suspicionBlackpool_Saver is female, and does not live in Blackpool0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 348.8K Banking & Borrowing
- 252.3K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 452.6K Spending & Discounts
- 241.6K Work, Benefits & Business
- 618.2K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 175.9K Life & Family
- 254.7K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 15.1K Coronavirus Support Boards