UK vehicle tax (Vehicle Excise Duty, DVLA)
United Kingdom · Vehicle tax (Vehicle Excise Duty)
Immediate; tax status updates on the DVLA record at once
What the report shows
Duty paid to DVLA to use or keep a vehicle on public roads in the UK; the rate depends on first registration date, CO2 emissions and list price. Tax does not pass to a new keeper: the buyer must tax the vehicle before driving it.
Who needs it
UK vehicle keepers living abroad, families, small businesses with cars or vans, used-car buyers
Why people order it
annual or 6-month renewal, taxing after buying a used car, taxing after SORN
Legal limits
Anyone holding the reference may tax a vehicle; Joy uses card payment only (Direct Debit must be in the client's own UK bank account). The vehicle needs a valid MOT where required.
Issued by
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) · Official source
Questions and answers
How do I get UK vehicle tax (Vehicle Excise Duty, DVLA)?
Only the person concerned can obtain it, directly from Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). GOV.UK > Tax your vehicle > Start now > enter the 16-digit reference from the V11 reminder, or the 11-digit document reference from the V5C log book, or the 12-digit reference from the green V5C/2 new keeper slip > confirm the vehicle > choose 12 months, 6 months or Direct Debit > pay by card > confirmation
Joy Work OS is a private service and not the issuing authority. You can also order this document directly from the authority at the official fee.