{"id":10326,"date":"2025-10-29T13:24:43","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T13:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exchangemycar.co.uk\/blog\/?p=10326"},"modified":"2026-05-19T16:15:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T15:15:37","slug":"how-to-change-ownership-of-a-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exchangemycar.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-change-ownership-of-a-car\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Ownership of a Car? (DVLA V5C Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s important to update Registered Keeper status as quickly as possible once you buy or sell a vehicle. However, forgetting to update could result in unexpected fines. You must notify the <\/span>DVLA<\/span><\/a> online or by post. The process is simple and can be done in minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the entire process, step-by-step, focusing on the easiest and fastest way to get the transfer done correctly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step-by-Step: How to Change Ownership of a Car (DVLA Process)<\/span><\/h2>\n

It is a legal requirement to change ownership, and it is straightforward, and you can do it while sitting at home. Here’s how you can change ownership of a car by following these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n

DVLA Transfer Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Step<\/strong><\/th>\nAction<\/strong><\/th>\nWhere to Do It<\/strong><\/th>\nProcessing Time<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Step 1<\/td>\nGather logbook (V5C), buyer\/seller details<\/td>\nAt home<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Step 2<\/td>\nComplete transfer online via DVLA site<\/td>\nGOV.UK transfer service<\/a><\/td>\nInstant confirmation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Step 3<\/td>\nSend V5C by post (if paper method)<\/td>\nDVLA, Swansea<\/td>\n5 working days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Step 4<\/td>\nInform DVLA if sold to dealer\/scrapyard<\/td>\nOnline or via V5C\/3 form<\/td>\n2\u20135 working days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Step 1: Gather What You Need<\/span><\/h3>\n

Before going through the process, you must make sure that you should have the following information and documents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"V5C<\/p>\n