Register your vehicle as off the road (SORN)
Tell DVLA you’re taking your vehicle off the road, for example if you’re keeping it in a garage. This is sometimes called a ‘Statutory Off Road Notification’ (SORN).
Is your car Sorn or Taxed?
Tax your vehicle
Tax your car, motorcycle or other vehicle using a reference number from:
a recent reminder (V11) or ‘last chance’ warning letter from DVLA
your vehicle log book (V5C) - it must be in your name
the green ‘new keeper’ slip from a log book if you’ve just bought it
If you do not have any of these documents, you’ll need to apply for a new log book.
You can pay by debit or credit card, or Direct Debit.
You must tax your vehicle even if you do not have to pay anything, for example if you’re exempt because you’re disabled.
You’ll need to meet all the legal obligations for drivers before you can drive.
Check the MOT status of a vehicle
Find out if a vehicle has an MOT certificate and when it runs out. You’ll need the vehicle’s registration number (number plate).
If your vehicle is new, you must get an MOT test by the third anniversary of its registration.
Is my vehicle insured today? AskMid
It is illegal to drive or keep a vehicle without insurance
If you have had a Vehicle Insurance Advisory Notice affixed to your vehicle and would like more information please click here
If you own a vehicle that is not declared "off the road" (SORN) and it is registered in your name then it must be insured at all times. If you don't want to use the vehicle, then you must contact the DVLA to declare the vehicle "off road". There are penalties for not having a valid insurance policy, and if your policy does not appear on the Motor Insurance Database (MID) you can expect to receive a warning letter in the post, followed by a fixed penalty fine.
You will not be committing an offence if you have done one of the following:
Insured your vehicle.
You can check your vehicle is appearing on the MID hereDeclared your vehicle "off the road" (SORN) with the DVLA.
You can check your vehicle record by using the Vehicle Enquiry service at www.direct.gov.uk/checksorn
This website provides expert advice and helpful motoring tips to help you keep your insurance costs down to make sure you stay insured and stay legal.
Like the DVLA will, you can check your vehicle has a valid insurance policy on the MID. It's free. Simply enter your vehicle registration number on askMID.com.
If you suspect that you have been involved in an induced or staged accident, you should contact your insurer. Anyone who has information on insurance fraud is requested to contact the Cheatline.
Any company offering motor insurance in the UK must be a member of the Motor Insurers' Bureau and contribute to the levy as well as supply data to the Motor Insurance Database. Information about MIB membership is available here.
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