Vehicle Export Guide


Export Certificate...

In most cases you will be taking your vehicle abroad for longer than 12 months.

This is classed as a permanent export and as such you should complete the V5 registration document to show the intended date of export.

We can normally ship a vehicle without an export certificate, however your certificate will reduce the chance any delays by clarifying to UK Customs and Excise the correct ownership of your vehicle. This should then be returned to your local VRO or to the DVLC. In its place you will receive a Certificate of Export V561 as confirmation of your vehicles registration. For further details see the website at DVLA.

Vehicle Registration Offices...

There are local Vehicle Registration Offices throughout the UK. You can apply in person to these offices and will normally be issued an Export Certificate over the counter, provided you are the registered keeper and can produce your V5 registration document. These offices are usually open to the public from 0900 hrs to 1600 hrs. Monday to Friday. Click on the link for details of your local VRO offices.

HPI Credit Checks...

Without an Export Certificate, UK customs may decide to check on any outstanding finance owed, especially if it is a new or high value vehicle. This is commonly known as an HPI check and will confirm that no finance is due on the car. You can also check this yourself with HPI Ltd.

In the event that outstanding finance is due, you may still be able to ship your vehicle providing you can get written approval from the credit or loan company.

Duty and Taxes...

We can ship your vehicle anywhere! However please bear in mind that you may be liable to pay import duties once your vehicle has arrived at the destination port.

Whilst Oakbridge can arrange for the necessary import clearance documentation, it is your responsibility to ensure that you are fully conversant with import regulations and requirements.

We have no control over any charges incurred by customs authorities overseas. They may charge duties and taxes at their discretion.