Lost your V5C? Order a new one. Then change your address online. Do these two things in the right order. First change address, then order replacement (if needed). Think of it as brushing your teeth before flossing—one step depends on the other.
Set a reminder every two years to check your V5C is in the same place you keep your car owner’s manual. Or, if you’re like me, the same drawer where you put takeout menus you’ll never use. At least you’ll find it.
Final thought (from someone who’s been there)
We all lose stuff. Car keys. Phones. Hope. But your V5C doesn’t have to be another thing you misplace. The government has made this stupidly easy—free online address changes and a simple £25 replacement. It’s almost like they want you to get it right.
So go on. Update your logbook today. Your future self—the one who sells that car for a tidy sum without drama—will thank you. And if you’re still panicking, remember: Steve found his inside a book. You’ll find yours too.
