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Apply for a vehicle registration certificate (form V62)

Application for a vehicle registration certificate, also known as a log book (V5C).

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V62

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Use form V62 to apply for a vehicle registration certificate (V5C).

You can get a duplicate vehicle log book (V5C) online if you do not need to change anything in the log book. You’ll be able to tax your vehicle at the same time if you need to. If you need to make any changes or you’re not yet registered as the vehicle’s keeper, you must make an application by post using form V62.

Updates to this page

Published 1 July 2011
Last updated 2 May 2024 + show all updates
  1. Updated V62 pdf.

  2. New content added to 'Details' section: "You'll be able to tax your vehicle at the same time if you need to."

  3. V62 PDF updated to the most recent version.

  4. Message about delays to paper applications removed.

  5. Added a link to the 'Get a vehicle log book (V5C)' service.

  6. Paper application info added in summary.

  7. Coronavirus (COVID-19) update.

  8. Added coronavirus (COVID-19) update.

  9. Updated Welsh PDF

  10. PDF updated.

  11. Updated pdf.

  12. Updated pdf

  13. Updated pdf.

  14. PDF updated

  15. Added translation

  16. Latest version of V62 form added.

  17. Update version of the V62 form.

  18. Re-formatted the Welsh version due to customer feedback

  19. Re-formatted the form due to customer feedback

  20. New version of the form

  21. First published.

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