Apply for a duplicate tax disc
Any vehicle owner in the United Kingdom is required to replace their tax disc if they have lost, destroyed, or damaged it. They can apply for a duplicate tax disc by bringing or sending a V20 “Application for duplicate tax disc” to their nearest Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) local office.
After applying for a duplicate tax disc, people will be able to drive their vehicle legally in the United Kingdom. What’s more, their DVLA records can be updated so that they will be able to get to know the latest tax information about their vehicle.
About The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is part of the UK government which is in charge of issues related to drivers and vehicle in Great Britain. It is a section of the Department for Transport and has many responsibilities such as driving licence issuing, vehicle excise duty collection, private number plates selling, and so on.
How Can You Apply for a Duplicate Tax Disc at Directgov?
- Requirements
- A computer with Internet access.
- A completed V20 “Application for duplicate tax disc”, registration certificate/new keeper supplement, 7 pounds fee, the original tax disc (if you have it), and a copy of the refund reject letter if applicable.
- Step-By-Step Guide
- Go to the homepage of Directgov Motoring at related link 1 below.
- Click on the link marked “How to apply for a duplicate tax disc” and read the instructions for application.
- Download “Duplicate vehicle licence disc application form – form V20”, fill in the form and bring or send it with other required materials to your nearest Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) local office.
- For further information, refer to the homepage of Directgov Motoring at related link 1.
- Directgov Motoring: http://www.direct.gov.uk/vehicletax
- DVLA Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Driver_and_Vehicle_Licensing_Agency