New rules on new car registration Jan 1

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Sun 30 Nov 2003 15:53
New rules on new car registration Jan 1 - Colin M
To improve security, the DVLA are introducing new rules for the registration of all new cars from 1st Jan 2004.

Along with the application to register a car (the V55/4 or V55/5) you will need to supply your DVLA photocard licence or one document from each of the following lists:

Name confirmation: DVLA paper licence, passport, marriage certificate, decree nisi/absolute or birth certificate.

Address confirmation: Utility bill (gas, electricity, water, landline phone), bank or building society statement less than 3 months old, medical card or council tax bill for current year.


In addition, dealers/importers who hold trade licences (trade plates) may carry out on your behalf and submit the registration application along with a new form V959 (Notification of Name and Address Check).

More information at www.dvla.gov.uk/newrules/newrules.htm
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Sun 30 Nov 2003 16:59
New rules on new car registration Jan 1 - Dude - {P}
This new legislation will do nothing to stop crims illegally driving without ever legally passing their driving test, and it should be made compulsory to produce your DVLA photocard/paper licence before the registration of any vehicle is granted.

I happen to know of several people who are driving without ever passing their driving test, and guess they could be in for a major expense via their insurance companies, if they are ever involved in an accident.
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