Cancelling direct debit for car tax

Crumpet_muncher

I have just cancelled my direct debit for my car tax through my bank. Do I also need to ring the tax people and let them know I’ve cancelled it or can I just go online on the 1st and pay it the day it’s due? I just want to pay yearly instead as it’s due in a week just don’t want to get charged twice!

marty2be2000

There are some instructions on the DVLA website.

https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-direct-debit/change-payments

Essentially, cancel direct debit and then tax your vehicle on the first day of the month that your next Direct Debit payment was due. Use the 11 digit number on your vehicle log book (V5C) to apply for the tax as you you will not have the reminder letter.

Bigphil1474

OP, in case you didn't know, you can pay yearly by direct debit as well - saves worrying about forgetting it when it's due next year.

Crumpet_muncher

Ahh thank you both that’s really helpful