New bike - when to send the V5C?

ice.shark · Nova Slayer Joined: 06 Apr 2013 Karma :

Hi, I've bought a new bike today. I'm going away on vacation for a couple of weeks (starting next weekend) so I was wondering whether to send the V5C in tomorrow? I can't remember how long it takes for the new document to come back. I think last time it took more than 1 week.

The problem is that my neighbour's mail and mine come through the same drop in opening so I am worried about them throwing the return from the DVLA out by accident along with all the garbage mail we get. I am going to ask them to put all the mail in a box for the next few weeks but still.

Is there any reason to send it now or can it wait? Is it very urgent? Can I register it, say next year (early January)?

Thank you for any advice.

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

It normally takes three weeks to get the V5 back, and just instruct your neighbor not to throw anything away with DVLA on the envelope.
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JP7 · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Dec 2008 Karma :

Ordinarily you shouldn't have the whole V5C, it's the previous keeper's responsibility to send it off as soon as they sell the vehicle.

It usually takes at least a couple of weeks to come through, so the chances are it won't appear before you come back.

ice.shark · Nova Slayer Joined: 06 Apr 2013 Karma :

Thanks for the reply guys (or gals). So, you reckon I should just keep it with me and send it after I return? I mean it's been in this state for however much the seller had the bike so I think delaying it for few weeks shouldn't be a problem. The bike will be in storage for the next few months anyway.

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Sounds like your problem is your post, not the V5C.

Anyway, there's no hurry. A V5C is essentially a liability, not an asset. It's the previous keeper's responsibility to tell the DVLA, not yours.

I'm not advocating being a dick about it, but as long as it's SORNed (under his name) there's no hurry to get it swapped over.

When you do send it off, I'd suggest enclosing a form V890 to SORN it in your name, unless you're planning to insure and tax it immediately.
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