Hi, my name is emma_17! Can you register a vehicle for free tax online?

emma_17
emma_17 Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
edited February 2024 in Transport and travel
Hi there 
I’ve have ME and just joining. 

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  • emma_17
    emma_17 Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
    Wondered if anyone k ew if you have to call to add your car to get the Tax free or if it can be done online 
  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 4,932 Scope Online Community Coordinator
    Hi @emma_17, welcome to the community :)

    I'm no expert on this, but I believe this might be something you need to do at a post office that deals with vehicle tax. Here's a document I found from a quick search. Our lovely members may have had different experiences though, so I'll pop your post over to our transport section where more people can find it to offer their advice. Just wanted to say hello and welcome first!

    Is this your first time registering a vehicle for free tax or are you renewing?
  • emma_17
    emma_17 Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
    I changed my car but lady in post office said I needed to call them direct and the place I bought it from said the same. I’d claimed it on my previous car last year. 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,474 Championing
    As you've changed your car the only way to do this is at your local Post office. You will also need a new certificate of entitlement because you can't use your previous one. To get this you will need to ring the benefit department that pays your disability benefit, such as PIP etc. 

    The reason it can't be done online is because your V5C will need to be changed to disabled class. 

    You can only do it online if it's a renewal. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65705f777391350013b03bc9/ins216-how-to-apply-for-free-disabled-tax.pdf

    You must also makes sure you take all the relevant documents with you. 
  • emma_17
    emma_17 Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
    Ahhh thanks ☺️