What happens if you lose your V778?

What happens if you lose your V778?

Apply by post to replace a lost or stolen V750 or V778 You can send a letter to DVLA Personalised Registrations to ask for a replacement V750 or V778. If your address or name has changed, you’ll need to include an extra document with your letter. If your address has changed, include proof of your identity.

Can I get my V778 online?

Applying for the DVLA V778 Retention Document is a relatively simple process that can be done online or by post.

Where do I get a V778 form?

What is v778 form? If you wish to obtain a DVLA Registration that is currently registered against another vehicle (e.g. from a private sale or non-DVLA auction), you must obtain a V778 certificate from the DVLA. Retention of a Vehicle Registration Number V778/1 For more information go to www. direct.

How long does it take to get a retention certificate?

The DVLA will check that the car is insured and taxed. Whether you apply by post or online, you will receive either a retention document (form V778) or a replacement log book with the vehicle’s new registration. It can take up to six weeks to receive a retention certificate.

Does a V778 replace a V750?

There is a specific process to replace a lost or stolen V750 certificate of entitlement or a lost retention document (V778). You would need to send a letter to DVLA Personalised Registrations to request a replacement. The ‘grantee’ is the person who has the right to use a registration number.

What is the difference between a V750 and V778?

A V750 is a pink A4 size piece of paper that is only issued for brand new registrations – the number has never been displayed on a vehicle before. The V778 is a green A4 size piece of paper that is issued when a personalised registration has been separated from a vehicle and placed on retention.

How do I get my V750 online?

How can I get a V750 certificate? You can fill in the V750 official form online on the DVLA website. You will first need to create your own account on the agency website to fill in your certificate, renew it, or make adjustments afterwards.

What do I do if I lost my retention certificate?

What does a V750 certificate look like?

The V750 Certificate of Entitlement is a pink A4 size piece of paper. It is used by the DVLA for the first issue of a personalised registration. If you have a V750 then the vehicle registration number shown on the document has never before been displayed on a vehicle. It is a brand new registration.

What does a V750 document look like?

Where do I find my V750?

A V750 is a pink A4 size piece of paper that is only issued for brand new registrations – the number has never been displayed on a vehicle before. Previously issued registrations will have the rights assigned to them by the V778 retention document which can be obtained from the DVLA.

What does a V778 look like?

The V778 Retention Document is a green A4 size piece of paper. It is used by the DVLA when a personalised registration has been separated from a vehicle and placed on retention. If you have a V778 then the retained personalised registration has previously been displayed on a vehicle.

How do I replace a lost or stolen v750 or v778?

Replace a lost or stolen V750 or V778. You can send a letter to DVLA Personalised Registrations to ask for a replacement V750 or V778 if: it has not expired. you’re the person with the right to use the number (your name will have been on the V778 or V750 as the ‘grantee’)

Who do I contact about a lost v778 plate?

Speak to DVLA Swansea regarding the lost V778, they’re quite good about such things as I discovered last year. I was half expecting to get a “HA! thats you lost that plate then. We`ll stick that to auction now!”

What happens when you get a v778 retention document?

Once the V778 retention document has been issued, the registration number will in effect “be removed” from the original vehicle. Then, usually, the vehicle is allocated the original registration number or a different age-appropriate number will be given as a replacement at no cost (all covered by the £80 retention fee).

What to do if you don’t have your v750 or v778?

If you do not have your V750 or V778, send a letter to DVLA Personalised Registrations. You’ll need to explain why you do not have your V750 or V778. Include the fee, your private number and proof of your name and address, for example your driving licence or both your passport and a utility bill.