Lost V5 / log book - still possible to sell somehow? Speed up replacement?

[torqueofthedevil]

Just selling my car and I may have found a buyer. I now can not find the v5 anywhere. Based on buying new cars it seems to take about 2 weeks to get a new v5 though, not sure if the replacement service is any quicker.

Is there any way of either speeding the process up, or, is there some other way I could legally transfer ownership without a v5?

[TooMany2cvs]

torqueofthedevil said:

Is there any way of either speeding the process up

Nope, you'll have to wait for DVLA to sort it - and that might take even longer at this time of year.

[quote]or, is there some other way I could legally transfer ownership without a v5?

If you can find somebody daft enough to buy it without a V5C, they can then apply for a replacement in their own name.

[StuntmanMike]

I had this this year OP, it cost 25 quid I applied on the Monday and got it on the Friday, hope this helps.

[POORCARDEALER]

Its quick if you ring up and pay by debit card, but probably not at this time of year

[Welshbeef]

I had to wait about 6 weeks for my V5

[jsmjsm]

torqueofthedevil said:

Is there any way of either speeding the process up, or, is there some other way I could legally transfer ownership without a v5?

V5 doesn't prove ownership legally anyway. It says across the top the registered keeper is responsible for mot and taxing the vehicle, that is all.

If the buyer is happy to buy without a V5 then they can just apply for a V5 here

http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/groups/dg_...

The receipt you give them stating date, time ,reg, car details, names, addresses, sale price etc and signed by both of you is enough to prove ownership.

Make sure you keep a copy each.

If they wont buy without the V5 then you need to apply yourself and get a replacement. You can get a duplicate by ringing
0300 790 6802.

Edited by jsmjsm on Sunday 22 December 21:34