Lost Your V5C Logbook?

The V5C logbook is the official document proving who the registered keeper of a vehicle is. If you've lost it, or bought a car without one, you might not know the exact registration number of the vehicle.

How to Find the Registration Number

Step 1: Locate the VIN

If you don't know the registration number, you must find the 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This is usually stamped on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield) or on the driver's side door jamb.

Step 2: Use a VIN to Reg Lookup Service

The fastest way to translate that 17-digit code back into a UK license plate is to use a commercial lookup service. Vin2Reg offers an instant online tool that connects to official databases. By entering your VIN, our system will instantly retrieve the associated registration number along with its full MOT history and vehicle specifications.

Step 3: Apply for a Replacement V5C

Once you have retrieved your registration number using your VIN, you can apply for a replacement logbook online via the DVLA website (using form V62). A replacement currently costs £25.

Can I ask the DVLA directly?

You can contact the DVLA by phone or mail, but wait times can be significant, and they often require you to fill out paper forms and wait weeks for a response. Using a VIN-to-Reg translation service is the only way to get the information instantly.