Tax your vehicle

Whether you have a car, a motorbike or even a truck, we make it easy for you to pay your vehicle tax. There are plenty of payment options available to suit you too. Just pop into your nearest participating Post Office.

Vehicle documents

You’ll need one of the following:

• Your V5C logbook or your V5C/2 if you’ve just bought the vehicle
• Your V11
• Your V85/1 (if it’s an HGV)

If you don’t have any of these, you’ll need to apply for a new V5C. Fill out a V62 form, which you can pick up at your Post Office. The cost is £25.

Use our Branch Finder tool to find your nearest participating Post Office.

Other documents

Along with your vehicle document, you’ll need to bring the following:

• A valid MOT certificate (valid from the date your vehicle tax starts or the date your vehicle tax is issued, whichever is later)
• A valid Exemption Certificate (if you claim disabled vehicle tax)
• A valid GVT or PSVC (if you need either of these, it will be mentioned on your vehicle tax reminder)

If you live in Northern Ireland, you’ll also need valid paper copy of either your current certificate of insurance or a cover note. Your insurance needs to be valid from the date your vehicle tax starts or the date your vehicle tax is issued – whichever is later.

Payment

There are plenty of ways to pay:

• Direct Debit
• Cheque
• Debit/credit card
• Cash
• Postal order

• Other sections:

DVLA Vehicle tax rates

The GOV.UK website has a complete list of vehicle tax rates

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Going off-road?

If you’re planning to take your vehicle off the road, for example if you’re keeping your vehicle in a garage, on a drive or on private land, you need to make a Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN).

It’s easy – simply tick the SORN declaration box on your V11 tax reminder form and bring it into your nearest participating Post Office.

Common vehicle tax questions

Which documents do I need to renew my tax?

• A reminder from the DVLA (known as a V11) or your Registration Certificate (known as a V5C)
• If you have lost your V5C Registration Certificate, you can also tax your vehicle using a (V62) form
• If you are taxing a vehicle registered to a Northern Ireland address, you will need to show a valid vehicle insurance certificate or cover note
• You’ll also need an up-to-date MOT. This must be valid on the date your tax first starts
• If you are taxing a goods vehicle or a public vehicle, you may require a valid GVT or PSVC

Bring all your paperwork together to your local Post Office – find out which ones offer our vehicle tax service with our Branch Finder tool.

How do I tax my new car?

The seller should have given you a V5C/2 – sometimes called a New Keeper Supplement – when you bought the vehicle. You can tax your new car online or at the Post Office using the 12-digit reference number from the V5C/2 New Keeper Supplement.

Do I still need a tax disc for my car?

Can I tax my Heavy Goods Vehicle at the Post Office?

Yes - just fill in a V85/1 form if you have one. Or you can fill in a V85 form if you don’t have a V85/1. Find a local branch that can help you with your vehicle tax with our Branch Finder. You’ll also need your Registration Certificate (your V5C). If you don’t have one, you can apply for a replacement – though this costs an extra £25.

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I don’t have my DVLA reminder or my registration document. Can I still renew my vehicle tax at the Post Office?

Yes! If you’re missing your DVLA reminder (called a V11) or your Registration Certificate (known as the V5C) you can still renew your vehicle tax at the Post Office. At the same time, you can apply for a new Registration Certificate using a (V62) application form A (V62) is available at any Post Office that deals with vehicle tax. It costs £25.00. Find a local branch that can help you with your vehicle tax with our Branch Finder

I’ve changed my vehicle’s tax class. Can I still pay tax at the Post Office?

Yes- though you'll need your DVLA reminder (V11) or your Registration Certificate (V5C) plus a valid MOT, a (V62) is also available at any Post Office that deals with vehicle tax. Find a local branch that can sort out vehicle tax with our Branch Finder.

My vehicle has been off the road. Can I still tax it at the Post Office?

Yes - though you'll still need your DVLA reminder (V11) or your Registration Certificate (V5C) plus a valid MOT, a (V62) is also available at any Post Office that deals with vehicle tax. Find a local branch that can sort out vehicle tax with our Branch Finder. If you want to keep your vehicle off the road, you’ll need to make a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) instead of renewing the vehicle tax. This applies if you’re going to keep your vehicle in a garage, on a drive, or on private land. Don’t worry – we can help with this too. Just bring in your V11 form to any of our vehicle licensing Post Office branches.