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Application for a vehicle registration certificate, also known as a log book (V5C).
You could get penalty points (endorsements) on your driving record if you're convicted of a motoring offence
Renew or get vehicle tax if you do not have your reminder letter (V11), email or text message - renew online or at the Post Office with your V5C.
Rules on what motor insurance you need, what to do if you're in an accident, insurance for driving abroad, penalties for uninsured vehicles and drivers.
Order application packs and forms from DVLA
Set up, change or cancel your car tax Direct Debit, swap to another payment method, and what to do if you miss a Direct Debit payment
Check if you need to tell DVLA about a health or medical condition, how to report medical conditions to DVLA
Anonymously report an untaxed vehicle that you’ve seen.
Change the name, title or gender on your driving licence by completing form D1 and sending it with your licence and supporting documents to DVLA.
Codes that DVLA places on your driving licence, and their explanations
You could get a fine and penalty points if you're caught speeding, or could even lose your licence
If you do not have a UK passport there are other identity documents you can use for your driving licence application
Driving licence categories - entitlements on your licence and what vehicles you can drive - cars, motorcycles, mopeds, medium and large lorries, minibuses and buses.
Find a business that sells number plates for your vehicle
Check registration, MOT, tax, vehicle identification number and other details to help make sure a used car is not stolen or unsafe
Scrap your vehicle at an authorised treatment facility if it’s reached the end of its life and you want to dispose of it
Financial help if you're disabled - benefits, housing costs, council tax, vehicle tax exemption, TV Licence, motability schemes, VAT relief
Search for a personalised number plate registration and buy it from DVLA online or at auction
Buy a private (personalised) number plate, assign it or transfer it to a vehicle - renew or update your entitlement certificate.
Update your vehicle log book (V5C) and send it to DVLA to change your name.
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