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You should use form V55/5 to register a used vehicle.
How to appeal a fine you've had from DVLA because your vehicle was not taxed, insured, or you did not tell DVLA you no longer have the vehicle
Application form for vehicle tax (V10) and guidance on how to fill in the form.
Check if you need an international driving permit (IDP) to drive abroad on holiday and how to exchange your licence if you move abroad - including driving in the EU after Brexit.
Get a private number plate for your vehicle - buy a number plate, transfer a number plate
You may need to tell DVLA if you have a medical condition affecting one or both eyes - report it online or download a form to let them know
Declare exemption from MOT.
Towing trailers, caravans and horseboxes with a car, including the weight and size limits, and what licence you need to have
Use a V888 form to apply for information from DVLA's vehicle records.
What you need to tell DVLA and how to deal with vehicle tax if someone who was a driver has died
Check if you need to register a trailer to take it abroad, create an account to register your trailer, manage details of registered trailers.
Tell the police and your insurance company if your vehicle has been stolen straight away - telling DVLA, vehicle tax refunds and personalised registration numbers
You must tell DVLA if you have obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) or any sleep condition or apnoea which causes excessive sleepiness.
Taking your car out of the UK - when VAT is not payable on a car you're exporting, procedures, registration and vehicle tax.
You must tell DVLA if you've had any epileptic seizures or blackouts - download the correct form to let them know
It’s illegal to hold a phone or a sat nav while driving - you'll get penalty points, a fine and can be banned from driving.
You could be imprisoned, banned from driving and face a fine if you're found guilty of drink-driving
To find out what information DVLA holds about you, and your vehicle, you can make a subject access request (SAR). The quickest way is to fill in the form and submit by email.
Tell DVLA you want to surrender your driving licence due to a medical condition.
You may be able to get provisional entitlement to higher category vehicles, and automatic entitlement to lower categories if you pass a higher category driving test.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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