{"id":10746,"date":"2025-04-21T15:12:05","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T15:12:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carexamer.com\/blog\/?p=10746"},"modified":"2025-04-21T15:12:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T15:12:10","slug":"changing-the-log-book-keeper-simple-guide-to-updating-v5c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carexamer.com\/blog\/changing-the-log-book-keeper-simple-guide-to-updating-v5c\/","title":{"rendered":"Log Book Keeper Change: Simple Guide to Updating V5C"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>So, you&#8217;ve just bought or sold a car \u2014 now what? One of the most important things you need to do next is update the <strong>log book<\/strong>, officially known as the <strong>V5C registration certificate<\/strong>. This isn&#8217;t just paperwork \u2014 it&#8217;s how you tell the DVLA who&#8217;s now responsible for the car. Whether you&#8217;re buying, selling, moving house, or just updating your name, here&#8217;s a quick and easy guide to how log book keeper change works in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/carexamer.com\/carcheck\">Car check<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First, What Is the Log Book (V5C)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>log book<\/strong> (or V5C) is a document from the DVLA that tells them who the <strong>registered keeper<\/strong> of a car is. That\u2019s the person responsible for taxing it, keeping it insured, and being contacted if there\u2019s a speeding ticket or a parking fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcdd <strong>Important:<\/strong> It\u2019s <em>not<\/em> proof of ownership \u2014 just proof of who\u2019s responsible for the vehicle on paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Do You Need to Change It?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll need to update the log book if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You <strong>sell or buy<\/strong> a car<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You <strong>gift<\/strong> your car to someone else<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ve <strong>moved house<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ve changed your <strong>name<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The car is being <strong>scrapped, written off, or exported<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, any time the keeper (that\u2019s you) or their details change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selling or Buying a Car? Here\u2019s How to Change the Keeper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 <strong>If You\u2019re the Seller<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest way is to do it <strong>online<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <a class=\"\">gov.uk\/sold-bought-vehicle<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the 11-digit number from your V5C (log book)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the buyer\u2019s details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click confirm \u2014 and you\u2019re done!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf89 The DVLA will send the buyer a new log book within about 5 working days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t forget<\/strong> to give the buyer the <strong>green slip (V5C\/2)<\/strong> \u2014 that\u2019s their proof of being the new keeper while they wait for the full log book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 <strong>If You\u2019re the Buyer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just make sure the seller does the online bit, and hold onto that green slip. If your new V5C doesn\u2019t show up within a couple of weeks, give the DVLA a call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prefer Doing It by Post? Here\u2019s What You Need to Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re old-school or just don\u2019t want to do it online, you can update the keeper by post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fill in <strong>Section 6<\/strong> of the log book with the buyer\u2019s name and address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both you and the buyer sign <strong>Section 8<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post the whole log book to:<br>\ud83d\udcee DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1BA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The buyer keeps the green slip<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>It usually takes <strong>2 to 4 weeks<\/strong> to get the new log book through the post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lost Your Log Book?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No worries \u2014 it happens. If you\u2019ve lost your V5C, you can apply for a new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <a class=\"\">gov.uk\/vehicle-log-book<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It costs <strong>\u00a325<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll need your car\u2019s registration number, VIN, and your name\/address<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you get the replacement, you can then go ahead and change the keeper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/carexamer.com\/carcheck\">Car check<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changing Your Name or Address?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not selling or buying, but you\u2019ve changed your <strong>name<\/strong> or <strong>moved house<\/strong>, it\u2019s still important to let the DVLA know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Write your new name or address in the right section of the log book<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send it to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1BA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll get an updated log book in a couple of weeks<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Few Final Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Do it ASAP<\/strong> after selling or buying a car \u2014 waiting can cause problems (and fines)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Never hand over a blank log book<\/strong> to a buyer \u2014 always do it properly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019re <strong>scrapping a car<\/strong>, let the DVLA know through their website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep a <strong>copy of the buyer&#8217;s details<\/strong> just in case there\u2019s a mix-up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Changing the <strong>log book keeper<\/strong> sounds like a chore, but it\u2019s actually pretty simple \u2014 and really important. Whether you&#8217;re buying, selling, or just updating your details, getting the V5C sorted keeps everything legal and hassle-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So don\u2019t put it off. 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