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What are DVLA forms, and why do you need them?
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is a UK government agency. It is part of the Department for Transport and based in Swansea. DVLA keeps records of drivers and vehicles. It collects vehicle tax, also called Vehicle Excise Duty (VED). It also issues driving licences and number plates. Many of these jobs can be done online through GOV.UK. But some cases still need a paper form sent by post, including replacing a lost logbook, registering an imported vehicle, and applying for a first provisional licence. Demand for these PDF forms stays high because online services do not cover every case. You may not have a reference number. Your vehicle may never have been registered before. You may be applying on someone else’s behalf. In these cases, the paper form is often the only option. This site helps you download the right form fast. Each form page explains what each section asks for, which documents to attach, and where to post it. Browse the popular forms below, or search by code if you already know it.Common reasons people need a DVLA form
A few situations come up again and again. Here is where paper forms are usually the fastest way through.01
Lost or damaged logbook
Your V5C registration certificate is missing, stolen, or damaged and you need a replacement to prove ownership.02
Buying or selling privately
Registering a used vehicle bought outside the motor trade, or notifying DVLA of a change of keeper.03
Taking a vehicle off the road
Declaring SORN so you stop paying tax and don’t need insurance while a vehicle is off the road.04
First licence or renewal
Applying for a provisional licence or renewing one when the online service isn’t available to you.05
Registering an import
Bringing a vehicle into the UK from abroad and registering it with DVLA for the first time.06
Number plate changes
Assigning, retaining or transferring a private registration number between vehicles.Most requested forms this month
The forms people search for and download the most, based on demand across the site.V5C
Application for a vehicle registration certificate
Replace a lost, stolen or damaged logbook, or register a used vehicle bought outside the motor trade.
V62
Application for a first vehicle tax and registration
Used when you do not have a logbook, registering for the first time or after a long gap.
V890
Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN)
Declare a vehicle off the road so you stop paying tax and don’t need insurance.
D1
Application for a driving licence
First provisional licence, or a renewal that can’t be done online.
V317
Application to alter a vehicle registration number
Assign, retain or transfer a number plate between vehicles.
V10
Vehicle tax application
Tax a vehicle by post when you can’t use the online service or a reminder letter.
The four types of DVLA form
A DVLA form is any official paper application the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency uses when its online services cannot process a request on their own. Below is what each type covers, when you would need it, and how long DVLA takes once your form lands.| Form group | Main forms | Used for | Processing time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle tax and SORN | V10, V890 | Pay vehicle tax by post, claim a refund, or declare a vehicle off the road | Up to 6 weeks |
| Registration and ownership | V5C, V62 | Replace, update or register a logbook, including imported vehicles | 4 to 6 weeks |
| Driving licence | D1, D46P | First provisional licence, renewal, or reporting a medical condition | About 3 weeks |
| Number plates | V317 | Assign, retain or transfer a private registration number | 2 to 3 weeks |
Vehicle tax and SORN forms
Use this group to pay vehicle tax by post. Vehicle tax is also called Vehicle Excise Duty (VED). You can also claim a tax refund or declare a vehicle off the road with a SORN. Use these forms if you do not have a V11 reminder letter, or no reference number for the online service. Postal tax applications take up to 6 weeks, so apply well before your current tax runs out.Registration and ownership forms
The V5C logbook belongs here. Use it to replace a lost, stolen or damaged logbook, or to update your name or address as the registered keeper. Use it to register a vehicle bought outside the motor trade. It also covers imported or rebuilt vehicles. Most V5C applications take 4 to 6 weeks, longer if DVLA needs to check the vehicle’s history.Driving licence forms
Use this group for a first provisional licence, or to renew a licence when you cannot renew online. Use it to report a medical condition that affects your driving. Paper licence applications take about 3 weeks. Medical cases take longer while DVLA checks the evidence.Number plate forms
Use this group to assign a private registration number to a vehicle, retain a number on a certificate, or transfer a plate between vehicles you own. This group moves faster than registration paperwork. It takes 2 to 3 weeks once DVLA has everything it needs.How this site works
From knowing which form you need to getting it in the post, in three steps.1
Find the right form
Search by code if you already know it, or browse by task: tax a car, change ownership, get a licence.2
Download & read the notes
Download the form, then check our notes on what each box means and common mistakes to avoid.3
Fill it in and post it
Most of these forms still need posting to DVLA. We tell you exactly which address and what to attach.Frequently asked questions
Common questions about using DVLA forms from this site.Are these the official DVLA forms?+
Yes. Every PDF here is the same version DVLA publishes. We check each one monthly and note the date it was last confirmed current, so you are not filling in an outdated copy.
Do I have to pay to download a form?+
No. Every form on this site is free to download, with no account or sign-up needed. Some processes, such as taxing a vehicle, may involve a fee to DVLA itself once you submit the form. That fee is separate from anything on this site.
Can I fill the form in online instead of printing it?+
Some DVLA forms are fillable PDFs you can complete on screen before printing; others must be filled in by hand. Each form’s page notes which type it is before you download.
What if I can’t find the form I need?+
Try the search bar with a plain description of the task, such as “change of address”, rather than a form code. Results are indexed by both. If it is still not showing up, get in touch and we will point you in the right direction.
Where do I send the completed form?+
Postal addresses vary by form type. Each form’s download card lists the correct DVLA address and what supporting documents to include.
How long does DVLA take to process a paper form?+
It depends on the form. Vehicle tax and V5C applications by post take up to 6 weeks. Driving licence applications take about 3 weeks. Number plate transfers are quicker, 2 to 3 weeks. Each form’s download page gives a more specific estimate.
Can I still drive while my form is being processed?+
This depends on the form. You can keep driving while a V5C replacement is processed, as long as the vehicle is taxed and insured, but you cannot drive on a provisional licence until it has been approved. Check the notes on the download page for the form you are using.
What happens if I fill in a DVLA form incorrectly?+
DVLA will usually return the form or write asking for the missing information, which adds delay. Each download page points out the fields people get wrong most often, such as reference numbers and signature requirements, to help you avoid a rejected application.
Do I need to print the form in colour?+
No. DVLA accepts forms printed in black and white. What matters is that the form is filled in clearly, in black ink where handwritten, and that any signature is original rather than a copy.
Is DVLA the same as DVSA?+
No. DVLA handles driver and vehicle records, tax and licences. DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, runs driving tests and sets MOT rules. Both are agencies of the Department for Transport, but they deal with different things.
What is the V5C/2 green slip?+
The V5C/2 is the green new keeper supplement torn from the back of the V5C logbook. When you sell a car privately, you fill in your part of the logbook and post it to DVLA, then hand the V5C/2 to the buyer. The buyer keeps the green slip until their new V5C arrives, which usually takes about four weeks. Changing your name or address works the same way: fill in the relevant section of your own V5C and post it to DVLA, since there is no separate form for this.
Can I pay vehicle tax by direct debit, and what is a V11?+
Yes. You can set up direct debit for vehicle tax on GOV.UK using your V11 reminder letter or your V5C reference number. A V11 is the reminder letter DVLA sends before your tax runs out. Once direct debit is set up, DVLA renews it automatically each year, so you do not need to reapply.
What is a V778, and is it the same as retaining a number plate?+
A V778 is the certificate DVLA issues after you have successfully retained a private registration number. The form you actually fill in and post is the V317, listed under our number plate forms. DVLA sends the V778 to you afterwards as proof you hold the number. Trade plates, used by dealers and repairers, follow a separate DVLA process not covered by the forms on this page.
How do I renew my driving licence at 70?+
DVLA sends a D46P form automatically about 90 days before your 70th birthday. If it does not arrive, you can renew using the D1 form instead, available on this site, or renew online through GOV.UK. Postal renewals usually take about three weeks.