Foreign vehicles

Proof we need, how to register with the DVLA, how to enter your vehicle registration and how to renew your permit.

Vehicle proof 

If you own a vehicle registered in another country, you must provide the equivalent of the UK’s vehicle log book (V5C).

If you do not have a log book equivalent, you must provide proof the vehicle’s registered and taxed in its home country. 

Register with DVLA 

If you’re planning to live in the UK and use the vehicle for more than 6 months, you must register your vehicle with the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency).

Once registered, you must upload the vehicle log book (V5C) in your parking account

Entering your vehicle registration when applying 

Do not include any hyphens (-) in your registration number when applying for a permit. If your registration number includes hyphens, leave them out.

For example, enter T-LAA-700 as TLAA700. 

Permit renewal 

When you renew your permit, you must upload the vehicle log book (V5C).