V5 document
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Bob Fleming
Striker
I'm in the same position. Got a car from Richard Hardie but can't ever remember receiving the v5.
Fletch
Striker
Haway then bob what do we do ? Causes problems further down the line if not got it
Contact the DVLA in the first instance. I presume the seller posted the other part, so the car should be registered in your name.
sidneyeric
Striker
v62 and £25 at the post office for a new one.
Fred Basset
Winger
This if you have the new keeper slip and never received a v5 it’s free as well.
To maintain a log of all of the owners?
This type of record dates back to ships logs and nautical speeds iirc.
Goat Eyes
Striker
Because it’s made of paper, paper comes from logs. Simple really.
Big Jeff
Winger
Is the correct answer - loads of our expressions have a nautical background
Fletch
Striker
didnt even get a keeper slip , it was evans halshaw at gateshead , but noticed as drove past this morning that its now closed and building up for let , was bought this time last year
This, or you send a V62 form to the DVLA yourself with a cheque for £25 to obtain the V5C.
You shouldn't be able to buy and definitely can't sell a car without a V5C. It is the document showing "possession" of a car or other vehicle by a given person. The V5C is needed to transfer ownership.
Just send the the form in with a postal order or cheque for £25. Took about 4 weeks when I did mine earlier in the year. Probably be longer at the minute.
it literally says on the front of a v5 that it isn’t proof of ownership. It’s an awful idea to buy something without the v5 if your spending a few quid though. If it was a couple of hundred quid might be worth the risk.
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Kevsgreat
Striker
Did that when I bought a car off my mate and he couldn't find the V5. Remember it needed the VIN but can't remember if they ask for the address of the previous owner? Could extend the time if the OP doesn't have it.
sidneyeric
Striker
Nope.
Skandhaless
Striker
Just get one from the DVLA.
I know. As I said, the V5C denotes the possessor of the vehicle. But the V5C effectively makes the possessor of the car the one who has the power to sell or transfer it.
If the possessor sells on the vehicle, the owner can't easily stop them. All the owner can do if a different person, is reclaim the value of the car if sold on.
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bowers2
Striker
As it’s not worth the paper it’s written on,go to toilet. Have a big log. Wipe arse. Log book.
