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If you are a seller of a vehicle, you must work with the buyer of the vehicle to provide the information DVLA needs.
Notify DVLA immediately of the exact date of sale using the registration document (V5C).
The buyer of the vehicle will want to take your name and address so you should provide them with this as they may need to contact you in the future.
With the buyer, complete section 2 of the V5C - 'Seling or transferring my vehicle to a new keeper'. Then send the V5C to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1BD.
Complete section 6 and give this to the buyer to keep.
As shown on the V5C, if you sell the vehicle to a trader you must complete the V5C/4 section. Obtain the details and signature of the motor trader and post it to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1BD.
You should still inform the DVLA of the sale. To do so write to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1AR and explain that you have sold the vehicle. Include the:
You should allow 4 weeks for discharge of ownership and confirmation letters before contacting DVLA.
Last updated: Monday 22nd February 2021
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