Exporting a Vehicle from the UK: Guidelines for 12 Months or More

• To take a vehicle out of the UK for 12 months or more, you must inform DVLA
• Fill in the ‘permanent export’ section of your V5C and send it to DVLA
• Update your address on your driving licence if you’re moving home
• If buying a vehicle to take abroad, ensure the seller provides the full log book
• If you do not have a V5C, apply for one before leaving the UK
• If you’ve already left the UK, contact the driving authority of the country you’re going to
• If the ‘permanent export’ section is missing, send a letter to DVLA with your details
• When moving your vehicle between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, fill in the change of address section in your log book and send it to DVLA
• Transfer or retain your personalised registration before exporting your vehicle

Source: gov.uk

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

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