Car Tax + Log Book Question

Katgoddess

I have just obtained a car (for free! :j ) only problem the tax has run out.

I went to the post office to ask for a form, and they said you don't need one anymore, either the log book or reminder letter.

I have the log book, but I still have to send it off to the DVLA to get it registered in my name.

Can I sort out the tax with the log book registered in someone elses name? Or do I have to wait for the log book to come back in my name, and how long will that take?

I want to drive my car! :wall:

Money_Man_Steve

According to the DVLA website, you need a V10 from the post office, plus the 'new keeper supplement' from the existing registration document, an MOT certificate for the vehicle, plus an insurance certificate covering the vehicle.

See here:

http://www.dvla.gov.uk/vehicles/howdoi_licence.htm

and;

http://www.dvla.gov.uk/forms/pdf/V10_010904.pdf

I imagine the post office person misunderstood you when you asked - maybe they didn't realise that you didn't have a registration document in your own name yet?

Good luck!

Katgoddess

Nah I think he couldn't be bothered to find one because there wasn't any on the shelf!

Thank you x

Money_Man_Steve

LOL - and they wonder why Post Offices are dying out...

Quite simple really: Customer Service (or lack of it!)

pompeyrich

Didn't need the form when I took my car off "SORN". If it is the new type log-book with barcodes they just scan it.