Transfer of reg - is it straight forward at local DVLA?
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Apologies for the naff title, but words were limited.
To cut a long story short I have recently bought a cherished plate from a friend. I have the transfer paperwork and the transfer fee has been paid.
I'd rather go to a local DVLA office to sort this out, my local office being Theale, Reading.
I am hoping to change the address on my V5 at the same time..
Is this a straight forward process? it seems far too easy having dealt with DVLA in the past with various issues!
I'll assume I just need to take the necessary paperwork, sign a couple of bits and smile nicely?
To cut a long story short I have recently bought a cherished plate from a friend. I have the transfer paperwork and the transfer fee has been paid.
I'd rather go to a local DVLA office to sort this out, my local office being Theale, Reading.
I am hoping to change the address on my V5 at the same time..
Is this a straight forward process? it seems far too easy having dealt with DVLA in the past with various issues!
I'll assume I just need to take the necessary paperwork, sign a couple of bits and smile nicely?
dotty said:
Thanks for your help, as I thought it would be too simple for it to happen there and then lol.
They used to do it there and then but recently they changed it for reasons I don't know.ETA: Maybe some offices still do it then but I was under the impression and from being turned away before that they no longer do it. If it's not too far away OP it might still be worth a trip to see.
Edited by DanielC4GP on Tuesday 7th February 08:55
Edited by DanielC4GP on Tuesday 7th February 08:56
SLacKer said:
Well I went to do this a few weeks ago at Worcester DVLA office and they did it there and then. Took about 10 minutes. It was not overly busy when I went so maybe that is the difference.
so you went there filled out the forms, came home and fitted your new plate? I'll assume they give you a new tax disc there and then too in that case.dotty said:
SLacKer said:
Well I went to do this a few weeks ago at Worcester DVLA office and they did it there and then. Took about 10 minutes. It was not overly busy when I went so maybe that is the difference.
so you went there filled out the forms, came home and fitted your new plate? I'll assume they give you a new tax disc there and then too in that case.I should have asked in the office but forgot, technically, should I have changed the plates in the car park? And called the insurance company?....
I did it when I got home, but wondered what the score would be if I got pulled over with a tax disc that didn't match the plates. And technically no insurance noted on that particular plate for ANPR.
dotty said:
Apologies for the naff title, but words were limited.
To cut a long story short I have recently bought a cherished plate from a friend. I have the transfer paperwork and the transfer fee has been paid.
I'd rather go to a local DVLA office to sort this out, my local office being Theale, Reading.
I am hoping to change the address on my V5 at the same time..
Is this a straight forward process? it seems far too easy having dealt with DVLA in the past with various issues!
I'll assume I just need to take the necessary paperwork, sign a couple of bits and smile nicely?
Yes - very helpful they were when I did this recently.To cut a long story short I have recently bought a cherished plate from a friend. I have the transfer paperwork and the transfer fee has been paid.
I'd rather go to a local DVLA office to sort this out, my local office being Theale, Reading.
I am hoping to change the address on my V5 at the same time..
Is this a straight forward process? it seems far too easy having dealt with DVLA in the past with various issues!
I'll assume I just need to take the necessary paperwork, sign a couple of bits and smile nicely?
I asked about the tax disc and they said to put the new one on and change the plates as soon as practicable, and to keep the documents for the new plates in the car in case stopped on the way.
Daniel (2nd poster) must have been very rude to them to get turned down...!
DVLA office in Norwich completed a transfer for me earlier this year. Very straightforward, also willing to help & answer other questions as well. Make the most of it guys and gals, the current government has plans to close all local offices; we will then be posting all paperwork to Swansea (what joy!).
dotty said:
so you went there filled out the forms, came home and fitted your new plate? I'll assume they give you a new tax disc there and then too in that case.
I already had the certificate they just processed it and gave me a replacement tax disc and MOT with the V5 to follow in the post. Used another car so had no issue with plate swapping in car parks etc.Edited by SLacKer on Wednesday 8th February 06:14
Yeah, the form I have is the V778
http://www.personallyyours.co.uk/wp-content/upload...
With my name as the nominee
http://www.personallyyours.co.uk/wp-content/upload...
With my name as the nominee
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