
Advice on Exporting your Car from the UK
For some, exporting their car from the UK can seem like a daunting task that can potentially put people off the process. Deciding on how long your car will remain outside of the UK will determine the documentation that you use as well as the declarations you make to the UK and overseas customs officials. The following information covers the most common eventualities of exporting your car from the UK and advice on completing this process.
Permanent Export
If you are planning on exporting your vehicle from the UK permanently you must inform the DVLA. If you are the registered keeper of the vehicle, this can be done by completing section C of the V5 Registration Document that accompanies your car. Once this is received, the DVLA will send you the Certificate of Intended Export (V561) as a confirmation of your car’s registration. Alternatively, if you have a Registration Certificate (V5C) this can be done by completing and sending the purple section of the document (V5C/4). It is important that you have your Registration Certificate with you when you arrive at your final destination so that you can present it to the relevant authority when the vehicle is eventually registered abroad. If you require any further information, this can be found by contacting us or by logging onto the GOV.UK website.