Shipping your vehicle abroad for more than 12 months (permanent export)
When a car or any vehicle registered in the United Kingdom (UK) is shipped out of the country for 12 months or more, it’s regarded as being permanently exported from the UK.
You must notify the DVLA when shipping your car out of the UK, by filling in form (V5C/4) of the vehicle registration certificate (V5C). Your car or vehicle will become subject to the legal requirements of the new country after shipping.
If you don't have a vehicle or car registration certificate you will need to get a certificate of permanent export (V561) before shipping.
Download the 'Application for certificate of permanent export' - form V756 (PDF, 154K)
Shipping your car or vehicle abroad for less than 12 months (temporary export)
If a UK registered vehicle is shipped abroad temporarily, it remains subject to UK law. This means you must tax your car or vehicle while while it is shipped abroad. Providing the car has a current MOT certificate and insurance, you'll be able to tax your car or vehicle after shipping.
If you return with your car untaxed, the vehicle will need to be transported when you return, the vehicle must not be driven. SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) should be declared straight away after shipping.
It is important that you have a valid registration certificate when when shipping your car out of the country on a temporary basis. You can get a replacement certificate by contacting the DVLA.
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