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For anyone wanting to get back the original registration number on their car, but have not got a current V5 registration document because the car has been off the road or out of the country since 1983 when DVLA applied new criteria, Keith Vincent may be able to assist. Keith is the authorised signatory for such applications and you will need to produce some form of documentary evidence showing that the car was originally issued with the number being claimed. The usual items of evidence are an old style logbook, a pre-1983 tax disc or Mot certificate, or an extract from manufacturers' records. For Jaguar and Daimler owners the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust (tel 02476 202141) will search the factory records and supply a certificate for £30, but not all records contain the original registration number. It is sometimes possible to obtain archive extracts from the old licensing authorities (City or County Councils), but not all councils retained their records after DVLA was established in the 1970s. You will also need to complete two forms (V765 & V55/5 available from DVLA) and send them with the documentary evidence and photographs of the vehicle and its chassis number to Keith Vincent. An administration fee of £10 also needs to be submitted with the application. DVLA require participating Clubs to inspect all vehicles as part of the process, and this will be arranged once the appropriate forms have been submitted to the Club together with the documentary evidence. The costs for carrying out the inspection will vary dependant on the vehicle location, and will be notified to you once the application has been received.
If you require any further help or guidance on this subject, please contact Keith Vincent on 01962 884088.
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