Vehicle registration schemes for the motor trade

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Secure registration scheme

You can join the secure registration scheme if you’re:

  • a vehicle manufacturer
  • an import concessionaire (a UK company authorised to import, trade and sell new vehicles on behalf of specific vehicle manufacturers)
  • an independent import trader (a UK VAT registered company that imports, registers and sells vehicles from a range of manufacturers)

To apply to join the scheme and use the online service, email [email protected]. DVLA will then email you further information, including an application form.

Once you have joined the scheme you can register vehicles:

It’s faster to register a vehicle using the online scheme.

Register vehicles online

After DVLA approves you to use the scheme, they’ll:

  • give you access to the online service
  • train you to use the service
  • send you the number for a helpdesk that’s open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm

Control check arrangements

You still need to keep paper records when using the online service. These could include:

  • V55 document security (when used as back up for printer or computer failure or other registration purposes)
  • derogation forms from potential new vehicle suppliers
  • spot check records

DVLA or VCA may visit you to make sure control checks and security systems are being maintained.

Register vehicles by post

Register vehicles by sending:

  • the registration fee
  • the fee to tax a vehicle
  • a completed V55/1 or V55/2 form

to:

DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1BE

DLVA will tell you how to get V55/1 and V55/2 forms if you are approved to use the scheme.

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