When do i declare my car sorn

Readers who are planning on taking their vehicle off the road, and have no intentions to drive it in the near future, despite which car they own or the value of the car , should consider declaring a SORN, and informing the DVLA that the vehicle will be officially off the road. Here are some example circumstances that would likely call for the vehicle owner to register a SORN:.

As the new legal owner of the vehicle , you must register a new SORN in your own name. Oppositely, if you are selling a car that is registered with a SORN, the new owner should be made aware that they will have to register the vehicle as off-road in their own name if they do not wish to tax, insure and drive it straight away.

You can find a more extensive list of pitfalls to avoid when selling a car here. You can check if your car is a SORN with our free car check tool. If you have received a reminder letter about road tax renewal being due but have decided to keep the vehicle off the road, arranging the SORN in advance is advised. The only circumstances in which you are allowed to drive a car with a registered SORN is if you are driving it directly to a garage for a pre-booked MOT appointment.

Should you be pulled over and questioned by the police regarding the status of the car, the garage will be able to confirm the details of your appointment. The first step you should take is getting the vehicle taxed again, which can be done easily on the DVLA website. You must make a SORN in any of the following situations:.

You must insure and tax your vehicle if you do not have a SORN. You can make a SORN online, by phone or by post. Check what you need to do.

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