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Application to deregister a vehicle (form V996)

Application form for dealers to deregister a vehicle.

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V996

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Only the dealer who applied to register the vehicle can apply to cancel it.

The DVLA must receive the full application for de-registration within 7 working days of the registration date.

You should email the application to deregister to deregistrations@dvla.gov.uk or post the application to:

De-registration Team
DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1ZZ

Published 28 July 2014
Last updated 28 January 2022 + show all updates
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  5. Amended document to include abolition of the tax disc changes.

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