going abroad what papers to take?

91pREluDe · Post by **91pREluDe** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 9:52 pm

Hi guys planing to go home- Lithuania (more than 1k miles) and still havent received any papers from dvla... Can I still go with my v5 that I received when I bought it?
Will phone dvla tomorrow to find out whats going on with my enquiry about papers...
Thanks guys

Post by **Doggo** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 10:15 pm

No idea about that stuff, but, just as a reminder of what you already know...

don't forget to check the insurance and (If applicable there/still) the European Health Passport thing.

Have a good trip. I bet a lot of Lithuania is beautiful.

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 10:35 pm

I can't see why not - that's the idea of the tear off slip (provides legal evidence that you're the registered owner as of 'x' date) though it would probably be more difficult to explain to a foreign plod!!!

91pREluDe · Post by **91pREluDe** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:05 pm

yea i wouldnt mind explaining to lithuanian 'pigs' but what if they stop me in other 4 countries i am going to pass chance is very low though :d
thanks @Doggo for reminding me about the insurance... will check it tomorrow

i have done the trip a couple of times so should go smooth... hopefully my car too :d

Post by **Gayno** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:14 pm

No, the little green slip is not enough.

You need to visit your local DVLA office and get them to issue you with a temporary registration document.

It's also advisable to carry all parts of your driving licence, and the insurance documents for the car as well.

91pREluDe · Post by **91pREluDe** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:18 pm

thanks @gayno will sort that in a couple of days...
much appreciated help

Post by **Gayno** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:19 pm

No problem, I had to do the same a couple years back after buying a car then needing to drive on the continent a week later.

Your full V5 should come back within a couple of weeks, so it depends when your trip is really.

91pREluDe · Post by **91pREluDe** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:23 pm

i have been waiting for my full v5 since bloody january and phoned dvla in march... still waiting

Post by **Gayno** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:47 pm

You can reapply for it, here's the form:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg ... 067819.pdf

Check section D:

You do not have to pay a fee in the following circumstances.

•If you are the new keeper and the previous keeper failed to tell us
about the change, you must have the New keeper’s details section
(V5C/2) from the V5C and send it to us with this application form.

Print off the form, fill in the details and take it to your DVLA office, get your temp document (tell them you're going abroad in the next week) and get them to file the V62 form for you

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:49 pm

Something wrong there then

They've always only taken the stated 'up to 2 weeks' for me