Online is fastest when eligible
Registered keepers with unchanged details usually receive a replacement within 5 to 7 working days. DVLA posts it to the address already on record.
V62 is a print-only form
DVLA says the V62 cannot be submitted electronically. Print it, complete and sign it, then post it with the fee or latest green keeper slip when required.
Tax and SORN use different routes
The online replacement journey can include vehicle tax. Without a V5C, a postal SORN requires both V62 and V890.
This checker does not access your DVLA record
Use the result as a routing guide and confirm uncertain keeper, fleet, salvage or application details with DVLA. Do not pay twice or submit a second application while another V5C change is being processed.
Frequently asked questions
Can I replace a lost V5C online?
Usually yes if you are the registered keeper, the keeper and vehicle details are unchanged, you possess the vehicle, and none of the online-service exclusions apply. The replacement normally costs £25.
When do I need form V62?
Use V62 when you need to change details, when a V5C for a recently bought vehicle has not arrived after 4 weeks, or when official guidance directs you to the postal route.
Is form V62 free?
The form is free, but the application normally costs £25. A new keeper does not pay the fee only when the previous keeper failed to notify DVLA and the latest green new keeper slip is included.
How long does a replacement V5C take?
The online or phone replacement usually arrives within 5 to 7 working days. A postal V62 application usually takes about 4 weeks.
Can I tax a vehicle without the V5C?
You may be able to tax during an online replacement application, with a green new keeper slip, or at a participating Post Office using form V62. The available route depends on your keeper status and documents.