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Last reviewed: 6 July 2026
V55/5 form · Box 26
Date of Registration in UK
What goes in box 26
Box 26 of the DVLA V55/5 form is for date of registration in uk.
Give the date the vehicle was first registered in the UK, regardless of which country it was manufactured in. If it has never been registered in the UK before, leave this blank.
What to enter
| Field | Type | Required? |
|---|---|---|
Date of Registration in UK Give the date the vehicle was first registered in the UK, regardless of which country it was manufactured in. If it has never been registered in the UK before, leave this blank. | date | Optional |
Source
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