Ah, the classic plot twist. If you’re selling your car and moving house, update your V5 before you hand it over to the new owner. Why? Because if they don’t change their address, you’ll still get their parking tickets. It’s like being stuck on a group chat you can’t leave—except with fines.
Similarly, if you’re scrapping your car, change the address first so the DVLA knows where to send your refund for any leftover tax. Cha-ching, back in your pocket.
You Can Now Change the Address on your Logbook Online | Change of
The “One-Time-Only” Reminder
You can change your V5 address as many times as you move, but the DVLA charges nothing per change. However, if you lose your logbook AND move, you’ll need to apply for a duplicate (which costs £25). So keep track of that booklet. It’s like your car’s birth certificate—don’t lose it behind the fridge.
If you’re feeling cheeky, you can ask the DVLA to send the new V5 to your old address with a “please forward” sticker. But that’s a gamble. Posties aren’t always psychic. Best to just bite the bullet and update online.
