Whenever you are registering a vehicle in the UK you will have to deal with your local area DVLA office, and provide them with specific documentation that confirms your identity to complete the process.  This ensures that your identity and personal information is not only accurate but prevents the fraudulent registration of vehicles.  You will need to licence the vehicle (for tax purposes) and register it, as well as providing certain documentation and fees.

There are two primary application forms required depending on the vehicle that you are registering – the V55/4 or V55/5 – both of which must be accompanied by the following three documents:

- your current motor insurance certificate
- the fee for your vehicle’s car tax or licence excise duty
- identity confirmation documents regarding your name and address

Additionally, if it is the first time that you are registering a vehicle in the UK, a first vehicle registration fee of £55 will be required.  You will need the following documents in order to pay this fee:

- any documents in your possession which relate to your vehicle
- appropriate HM Customs and Revenue form(s)
- a “declaration of newness” if it’s applicable
- documentation supporting type approval such as IVA’s (individual approval schemes), SVA’s (single vehicle approval), or enhanced SVA or motorcycle SVA
- MOT (Ministry of Transport) if one is required

Furthermore, if the vehicle has been imported into the UK you will need:

- evidence regarding the vehicles collection date
- foreign registration documents (or other documentation) relative to that vehicle.