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| camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3386  
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I sent some paperwork in over a month ago and haven't heard anything back yet.
Are they saying all cherished number transfers have to be done by post? I've got one to do soon as well... |
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29th Sep 2020 4:07pm |
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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3566 
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I have heard that DVLA was not doing too well at present.
I have to reapply for my licence every three years and for the first time this time they have allowed me to apply online rather than via paper. It has always seemed to be a no-brainer but I am sure they had their reasons. They are also extending my licence for 9 months after it expires which does not bode well does it??? |
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29th Sep 2020 4:20pm |
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| seriesonenut Member Since: 19 Nov 2014 Location: Essex Posts: 1232
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I err missed my 10 year renewal (by a month - no reminders being sent out) then was relived to find an automatic extension had been added. Went to a post office and applied and my new licence arrived within 5 days. Impressed and this was only a couple of weeks ago. 1984 One-Ten CSW
2010 XS USW (sold) 1957 Series One 88 diesel 1958 Series One 88 4x2 |
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29th Sep 2020 4:26pm |
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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3566
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That's positive, seriesonenut
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29th Sep 2020 5:07pm |
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| Mdm Member Since: 11 Sep 2013 Location: Sunny Lancashire Posts: 1637
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2 to 5 months for some parts of the dvla.
if you get thru to them they say goto post office where it didn't work either but you get a receipt to say you have tried to do whatever you needed.in my case tax a motor ive just bought. tried to call the number on it and the person that answers after 23 mins to say post it instead,,,,, they tell you not to ring until 6 weeks have passed and we have had nothing. no excuses or apologies just poor service. |
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29th Sep 2020 5:25pm |
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| camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3386
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I've just tried to assign my plate online and it's telling me I can't and I need to send the paperwork in the post.
Unfortunately they've had my V5 for 6 weeks so don't have it to send in  |
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29th Sep 2020 5:31pm |
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| camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3386
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interestingly, the dvla website says you can only a plate online between 8am and 6pm ?????
Will have another go in the morning.. |
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29th Sep 2020 5:45pm |
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| VVS210 Member Since: 12 Nov 2016 Location: Hampshire Posts: 953
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I sent in the paperwork for a first registration of my JDM import Discovery V8 on 21 August & received the V5 on 26 September so 5 weeks!
I then assigned my cherished plate to the car online yesterday morning with no trouble whatsoever. Only problem I have ever had with removing or assigning a number was when I tried to put one on retention but could not do it online as a previous owner hadn't declared the car as SORN during a period it wasn't taxed. Had to send in a form but was turned around pretty quickly. |
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29th Sep 2020 8:37pm |
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| discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2535 
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I think I'll play it safe and allow 8 weeks from what you guys are telling me. Defender 90XS SW
Mini Countryman Cooper S Morgan Plus 8 |
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29th Sep 2020 8:52pm |
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| familymad Member Since: 13 Dec 2011 Location: Bucks Posts: 3481  
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I had my motorbike stolen with a cherished reg on 4th March. Snail mail and just had a notification they are processing it now after 6.5 months ... 1951 80" S1 2.0
1995 110 300TDI 1995 90 300TDI |
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30th Sep 2020 5:22am |
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| MartinK Member Since: 02 Mar 2011 Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border) Posts: 2665 
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I have done a couple of transactions online with DVLA recently, and they have been good! Sold one motorbike and one car, plus taken-off a cherished number, and all 3 transactions completed within a few days. I was suprised!!!
I even got the cheques for the cancelled road tax! Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's) |
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30th Sep 2020 6:48am |
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| TJ101 Member Since: 30 May 2007 Location: Taunton Somerset Posts: 3750  
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Its all a bit hit and miss at present 3 private plates done last 7-10 days, From applying, to getting new v5s back and plates swapped over,,
But i have one, Vehicle with no V5, and applied in mid May, not a dickey bird as yet California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1 Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK |
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30th Sep 2020 5:17pm |
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| CarMan Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 1876
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My understanding is that if it is done automatically on-line then it is really quick but if people have to be involved it is very slow for now
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30th Sep 2020 5:27pm |
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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3566
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I can agree with your comments, CarMan.
My new licence was on the door mat this morning That's just three days. |
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1st Oct 2020 6:39pm |
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