Change of ownership after lease expires - do I have to notify the DVLA? | Ask Honest John

Change of ownership after lease expires - do I have to notify the DVLA?

I have just bought my car after its three year lease expired. Do I have to notify the DVLA?

Asked on 30 April 2022 by TaniaJ

Answered by Dan Powell

No, the V5C will most likely be in the name of the lease company. The leasing company should notify the DVLA of the change in ownership via the new owner's slip on the V5C logbook (which they should have).

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