The DVLA has launched a new V5C (log book) that has been designed to improve the customer’s experience and has been simplified to aid the DVLA’s transition to digital.
Any new V5Cs issued from 15 April 2019 will be the new version. However, the previous version will still be in circulation and will still be valid.
The BVRLA continues to work with the DVLA to ensure that the V5C will make clear the Euro emissions standards of the vehicle going back retrospectively. Any retrospective changes will not require V5Cs to be sent back to the DVLA. We will also work with the DVLA to ensure that Electric Vehicle mileage ranges are visible to support changes to BIK taxation.
Some of the main changes include:
Front cover
- The document reference number has moved to the top and the words ’Don’t share, keep it safe’ have been added above it to promote security and to help prevent online keeper fraud.
- Enforcements message has been added to the front to promote vehicle licensing compliance.
Internal
- Change of keeper and Change of name or address have been separated to create a more customer friendly process and reduce confusion.
- Section 6 (new keeper’s slip) – name and address fields removed to prevent the customer incorrectly returning it to the DVLA, this also helps ensure the customer keeps the section which allows them to tax the vehicles.
Throughout
- Data capture boxes introduced for accuracy and simplification.
- Simplified instructions relevant to each individual section.
More information can be found on the GOV.UK website.
