help first time applying for road tax exempt

Thisisthelife

hi,im looking for some help as have no clue what im doing,ok i have a blue badge and get high mobility.i dont drive and never passed a test due to medication but do have a friend that helps me get out and also runs errands for me including hospital appointments

can anybody help me to see if i can get a tax disc for her,ive tried googling but getting confused

many thanks

teaselMay

I think that your friend's vehicle won't qualify for tax exemption unless she only uses it to help you meet your needs. 

TimeLord1

Unfortunately, you cannot directly get a vehicle tax exemption (what used to be called a tax disc) for a car just because you have a Blue Badge and receive the higher rate of mobility allowance, if the car isn't registered in your name or the name of someone who uses the vehicle only for your needs.

https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-exempt-from-vehicle-tax

Thisisthelife

ah ok thanks for the help

M25

If it's a big saving on road tax (some classes of road tax are >£700) and your friend is OK with it I'd consider changing the registration (V5C) document to your details.

As long as the vehicle is for your use that's fine. It doesn't change the ownership.

You can take the New Keeper slip off the old V5C with your certificate of entitlement letter from DLA/PIP. They will issue the free road tax immediately and a new V5C in your name/address will be sent automatically.

They will likely then send another V5C again (can be 7 weeks) and that'll show DISABLED on the vehicle class.

elsien

M25 said:

If it's a big saving on road tax (some classes of road tax are >£700) and your friend is OK with it I'd consider changing the registration (V5C) document to your details.

As long as the vehicle is for your use that's fine. It doesn't change the ownership.

You can take the New Keeper slip off the old V5C with your certificate of entitlement letter from DLA/PIP. They will issue the free road tax immediately and a new V5C in your name/address will be sent automatically.

They will likely then send another V5C again (can be 7 weeks) and that'll show DISABLED on the vehicle class.

But it’s not solely for the OP use. Sounds like the friend  uses it mainly for herself and then the additional  errands with/for  the OP.
So as the car is not solely for the OP’s use, as above it does not qualify for the reduction..

sheramber

M25 said:

If it's a big saving on road tax (some classes of road tax are >£700) and your friend is OK with it I'd consider changing the registration (V5C) document to your details.

As long as the vehicle is for your use that's fine. It doesn't change the ownership.

You can take the New Keeper slip off the old V5C with your certificate of entitlement letter from DLA/PIP. They will issue the free road tax immediately and a new V5C in your name/address will be sent automatically.

They will likely then send another V5C again (can be 7 weeks) and that'll show DISABLED on the vehicle class.

But then the sr could only be used for the benefit of the OP.

The friend would not be able to use it for personal journeys. 

Thisisthelife

its fine we will stick to the rules etc
thanks all