V5 issue timescale?

[anonymous-user]

Hi, can anyone give me the heads up on how long it takes to get a new log book from DVLA following the sale of a car? Cheers

[Scrump]

If the transfer of registered keeper was done online then the new V5C seems to be taking less than a week to be received.
If the transfer was done via the post then it will be a much longer wait.

[Rozzers]

Within a few days on line, weeks or never by post.

[anonymous-user]

Nearly 4 weeks recently via V62 form.

About 5 days online 6ish weeks ago.

[Court_S]

It’s pretty quick online at the mo.

I removed my private plate from the car I’ve just sold; took the plate off Monday and a new V5 arrived Thursday morning.

[Nefos]

Try to do this online, there is massive delays in the post, I think it is a mix of understaffed and there were some strikes recently
I have sent in my licence to be exchanged (NI to GB) over 4 weeks ago, gave them a ring, and they told me there is a 6-10 weeks delays in starting the process...

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/dvla-coronavirus-covid...

If you scroll down there is a table of dates, which might or might not be accurate.

[Volvo1956]

Nearly three months wait for after buying a used car from a main dealer.

The strange thing is I was asked by letter to provide proof of identity and address and also photos of the car and registered number plus the VIN plate!!!!????

No reason given. I've sent two emails to the person dealing with the case asking if this is a new procedure or is there something suspicious about the car.

Needless to say I've had no reply.

After a few weeks I was sent the ID documents I sent in back by post saying the V5 would be sent separately.

In 50 years of motoring I've never been asked for these items.

Has anyone come across this before.
The car is fine and fully checks out but I'm left with a lingering doubt.

[stevemcs]

My last one took 2 days