V55/4 form - Application for first vehicle tax or registration

The V55/4 form to download here is a DVLA official document used in the case you want have to apply for your first vehicle or to register a new motor vehicle to the authorities records. Beware, the DVLA V55/4 form is different from the v55/5, which is an official DVLA form used to register already used motor vehicles.

Print the official V55/4 DVLA form

What is a V55/4 form ?

The online V55/4 form is commonly used by the DVLA to register new motor vehicles, that have already not been registered in the past. It is also used to apply for a first vehicle tax after purchase.

Can I download a v55/4 form ?

Since a few years, the v55/4 is now available online. You can therefore download the v55/4 form on our website, and print it. Then, you will have to fill it properly, and send it to the DVLA services (here the address : DVLA Swansea SA99 1BE).

Is the v55/4 application free ?

In most cases, vehicle registered for the first are subject to the payment of a fee, unless your vehicle appears in the list of vehicles first registration free of fee. This fee is generally £55.

Check our complete list of DVLA official motor vehicles forms.

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