United Kingdom
V5C logbook
Issued by the DVLA. Tell the DVLA when you change address or sell the vehicle; vehicle tax is paid separately.
How long to keep it: As long as you keep the vehicle.
Official services: gov.ukPaperwork glossary
Vehicle registration
Vehicle registration links a vehicle to its keeper: plate number, technical details and address. It must be updated when you move or sell the vehicle.
Also known as: logbook, V5C, rego, registration certificate
Depending on your country
Your country:
United States
Registration card and certificate of title
Issued by your state’s DMV. Registration must be renewed, usually every one or two years; the title proves ownership.
How long to keep it: The title as long as you own the vehicle; the current registration in the car.
Official services: usa.govCanada
Vehicle registration (permit)
Issued by your province, for example ServiceOntario or ICBC in British Columbia. Renewal rules and fees vary by province.
How long to keep it: The current registration in the vehicle.
Official services: canada.caAustralia
Registration (rego)
Managed by your state or territory and usually renewed every year. Most states no longer issue registration labels.
How long to keep it: The current registration certificate.
Official services: my.gov.auRules change regularly and can depend on your state, province or region: if in doubt, check with the relevant authority.
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