v5 transfer to new owner - registered user won't respond

Star La · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 21 Mar 2006 Karma :

Hi,

Brought an NSR a few weeks back from some guy on ebay from up north - He gave the bike and the v5 document to the delivery guy who then later delivered it to me.

The bike is fine and the v5 seems legit but he is now not responding to any calls, emails or letters in regards to signing his part of the v5 document so i can get it in my name.

Can anyone recommend what I should do?

Thanks,

Bully27 · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 01 May 2006 Karma :

Just forge his signature and send it off. I do it all the time. Do you have a receipt for the bike?

RI_HA · Spanner Monkey Joined: 11 Mar 2006 Karma :

You could always phone the DVLA and tell them

No doubt he will get a letter/call/visit from them.

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Like bully says, just stick a scribble in the box he's supposed to sign.
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

As they said, I've done this numerous times.

wristjob · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Sep 2005 Karma :

as long as you have the green bit you can just send off to dvla for a new one at no cost(without the green bit it costs £19)

owdamer · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Oct 2004 Karma :

All you do is send off your half of the doc. The dvla will write to the previous owner to inform him/her that someone is trying to re register the bike. They will then have the option to either let the transfer take place or state that they are still the rightfull owners.

carvell · Scuttler Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Karma :

Scribble in the box. Thumbs Up

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BigChris · Spanner Monkey Joined: 25 May 2005 Karma :

feef · Energiser Bunny Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Karma :

if you get really stuck, fill out a V62 from the DVLA.

https://www.dvla.gov.uk/forms/pdf/V62online.pdf

it's normally £19 for a V62, but that fee is waived if:

Star La · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 21 Mar 2006 Karma :

Lol, dunno about forging a signature. Last time I did that I got in big trouble (years back at school).

I'll send off that form though, seems most suitable. thanks

thanks people

Finglonga · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Karma :

I wouldn't bother signing it as its the previous owners responsibility by law now to send his part off. Therefore the bike if caught in any crime will be the pervious owners responsibility.

Just send your bit off and forget about the rest....Not worth worrying about. Wink

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