Can You Sell a Car Without a V5C? How to Handle Missing Logbooks and Lost Paperwork
15/04/2026car documents, Sell my car, V5C
Selling a car is usually straightforward—until one key document goes missing. The V5C logbook (Vehicle Registration Certificate) is the single most important piece of paperwork in a UK car sale. So what happens if you’ve lost it?
Can you still sell your car?
Short answer: yes—but it’s harder, slower, and can cost you money if you don’t handle it properly.
In this guide, we’ll break down exactly what the V5C does, what your options are without it, and how to avoid delays, reduced offers, or failed sales.