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going abroad what papers to take?
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 9:52 pm
by 91pREluDe
Hi guys planing to go home- Lithuania (more than 1k miles) and still havent received any papers from dvla... Can I still go with my v5 that I received when I bought it?
Will phone dvla tomorrow to find out whats going on with my enquiry about papers...
Thanks guys
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 10:15 pm
by Doggo
No idea about that stuff, but, just as a reminder of what you already know...
don't forget to check the insurance and (If applicable there/still) the European Health Passport thing.
Have a good trip. I bet a lot of Lithuania is beautiful.
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 10:35 pm
by wurlycorner
I can't see why not - that's the idea of the tear off slip (provides legal evidence that you're the registered owner as of 'x' date) though it would probably be more difficult to explain to a foreign plod!!!
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:05 pm
by 91pREluDe
yea i wouldnt mind explaining to lithuanian 'pigs' but what if they stop me in other 4 countries i am going to pass chance is very low though :d
thanks
@Doggo for reminding me about the insurance... will check it tomorrow
i have done the trip a couple of times so should go smooth... hopefully my car too :d
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:14 pm
by Gayno
No, the little green slip is not enough.
You need to visit your local DVLA office and get them to issue you with a temporary registration document.
It's also advisable to carry all parts of your driving licence, and the insurance documents for the car as well.
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:18 pm
by 91pREluDe
thanks @gayno will sort that in a couple of days...
much appreciated help
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:19 pm
by Gayno
No problem, I had to do the same a couple years back after buying a car then needing to drive on the continent a week later.
Your full V5 should come back within a couple of weeks, so it depends when your trip is really.
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:23 pm
by 91pREluDe
i have been waiting for my full v5 since bloody january and phoned dvla in march... still waiting
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:47 pm
by Gayno
You can reapply for it, here's the form:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg ... 067819.pdf
Check section D:
You do not have to pay a fee in the following circumstances.
•If you are the new keeper and the previous keeper failed to tell us
about the change, you must have the New keeper’s details section
(V5C/2) from the V5C and send it to us with this application form.
Print off the form, fill in the details and take it to your DVLA office, get your temp document (tell them you're going abroad in the next week) and get them to file the V62 form for you
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:49 pm
by wurlycorner
Something wrong there then
They've always only taken the stated 'up to 2 weeks' for me