Change vehicle details on a V5C registration certificate (log book)
When you need to update your V5C
You must update the details on your registration certificate (V5C) to tell DVLA about:
- mistakes on your V5C
- most changes you make to your vehicle
You cannot change tax class by updating your V5C. You do this by changing your vehicle tax - even if you’re changing to a tax class that’s exempt from vehicle tax, for example ‘disabled�.
This guide is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).
Changes you need to update
You must update your V5C if you change any of the following:
- colour
- engine
- cylinder capacity (cc)
- fuel type
- chassis or bodyshell (replaced or modified)
- seating capacity
- weight of a large vehicle, for example goods vehicle or campervan
Changes that may need inspection
You must also update your V5C if you change any of the following:
- wheel plan
- body type, for example you convert a van to a campervan or ’motor caravan� (DVLA gives a body type description based on the vehicle’s external appearance)
- vehicle identification number (VIN)
- chassis number
- frame number for motorbikes
DVLA will tell you if they need to inspect the change.