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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)
• you鈥檙e 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 you鈥檙e 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 you鈥檙e 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 you鈥檙e 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 you鈥檙e due one.

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