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If you make changes to your vehicle it could affect:

• how much vehicle tax you pay
• your vehicle鈥檚 tax class

Changes that affect your vehicle include:

• the engine size (cc)
• the fuel type
• the weight (goods vehicles only)
• the number of seats (buses only)
• what you use the vehicle for, for example using a minibus for profit

You will not have to pay vehicle tax or will pay a lower rate if it鈥檚 being used by:

• a disabled person
• an organisation providing transport for disabled people

How to change your vehicle鈥檚 tax class

How you change your vehicle鈥檚 tax class depends on if:

• the tax is due to run out (you鈥檝e had a reminder or 鈥榣ast chance鈥� warning letter)
• the tax is not due to run out
• 测辞耻鈥檙别 changing whether or not the vehicle is exempt from vehicle tax, for example changing a car into or out of the disabled tax class

You need to work out if you鈥檒l need to pay more tax because of the change.

1. Find out the new rate of vehicle tax.

2. Work out the difference between the old and new rates of your vehicle tax. For example, if the old rate is 拢100 and the new rate is 拢130, the difference is 拢30.

3. Divide the difference by the number of months you pay your tax over. For example, 拢30 divided by 12 months is 拢2.50.

4. Multiply this by the number of months remaining on the tax. For example, 拢2.50 multiplied by 4 months is 拢10.

5. Pay the extra vehicle tax. In this example you would need to pay 拢10 extra tax.

If the tax rate increases

You have to pay the increased rate from the first day of the month you change the tax rate in.

Example

If the tax rate decreases

You pay the decreased rate from the first day of the next month.

Example

Use form V70 to change your vehicle鈥檚 tax class if the tax is not due to run out.

What to send

Send the form to DVLA with:

• the V5C vehicle registration certificate (log book) with any changes marked on it
• a cheque or postal order made payable to 鈥�DVLA, Swansea鈥� for any extra vehicle tax you have to pay - damaged or altered cheques will not be accepted
• evidence of a current MOT (if your vehicle needs one) - for example, a copy of your vehicle鈥檚 MOT history or your MOT certificate, if you have one
• written proof if you鈥檝e decreased engine size or changed fuel type, for example a new engine receipt or letter from the garage that made the change

If 测辞耻鈥檙别 in Northern Ireland, you also need to send:

• an MOT certificate that鈥檚 valid when the tax starts
• an insurance certificate or cover note

Lorries and buses

You also need to send the following if they鈥檙e required for your vehicle:

• a plating or weight certificate
• for buses only - a certificate of initial fitness, certificate of conformity or equivalent PSV401, PSV408, PDV500 or PSV506

What happens next

1. You鈥檒l get a confirmation from DVLA that the change has been made.

2. DVLA will send you an updated V5C.

3. You鈥檒l get a refund if 测辞耻鈥檙别 due one.

You can still use your vehicle while your application is being processed.

You鈥檒l usually be able to change tax class at a Post Office, but in some cases you may need to apply by post.

When you can change tax class at a Post Office

You can change your vehicle鈥檚 tax class at a if either:

• the vehicle tax is due to run out (you鈥檝e had a reminder or 鈥榣ast chance鈥� warning letter)
• 测辞耻鈥檙别 changing whether a vehicle is exempt from vehicle tax or not, for example, it鈥檚 being used by a disabled person

When you need to change tax class by post

You need to apply by post to change tax class if any of the following are true:

• you鈥檝e changed what the vehicle is used for, for example starting to use a minibus for profit
• you鈥檝e changed the vehicle鈥檚 body type, for example converting a car into a light goods vehicle
• you鈥檝e changed the structure of the vehicle, for example converting a four-wheel car into a three-wheel car

The documents you need

Bring these to the Post Office or post them to DVLA:

• the V5C registration certificate (log book) in your name, if you have one
• your vehicle tax reminder letter (V11) if you have one
• evidence of a current MOT (if your vehicle needs one) - for example, a copy of your vehicle鈥檚 MOT history or your MOT certificate, if you have one
• evidence if your vehicle鈥檚 exempt from an MOT (V112)
• evidence of any eligibility for a disability exemption
• payment for vehicle tax (if you have to pay for your new tax class)

If 测辞耻鈥檙别 in Northern Ireland, you鈥檒l also need:

• an MOT certificate that鈥檚 valid when the tax starts
• an insurance certificate or cover note

If you drive a lorry or bus, you also need to bring or post the vehicle鈥檚 latest annual test certificate or the form that proves it鈥檚 exempt (V112G).

If 测辞耻鈥檙别 posting documents, you need to post the originals.

If you do not have a V5C registration certificate (log book)

You鈥檒l need to bring or post the following along with the other documents:

• a completed application for a new registration certificate - either download form V62 or get it from the Post Office
• your 鈥榥ew keeper鈥� slip, if you鈥檝e just bought the vehicle

A new registration certificate is free if you have a 鈥榥ew keeper鈥� slip. Otherwise the cost is 拢25.

If 测辞耻鈥檙别 applying by post and need to pay the 拢25, include a cheque or postal order payable to 鈥�DVLA, Swansea鈥�.

Where to send postal applications

Send your postal application to:

What happens next

1. You鈥檒l get a confirmation from DVLA that the change has been made.

2. DVLA will send you an updated V5C.

3. DVLA will send you a refund if 测辞耻鈥檙别 due one.

You can still use your vehicle while your application is being processed.