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You can tax your vehicle at the same time. You can pay vehicle tax by Direct Debit, or debit or credit card. You must tax your vehicle even if you do not have to pay anything because it’s exempt from vehicle tax. You’ll need to meet all the legal obligations for drivers before you can drive. This service is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg). Start now Other ways to apply Apply by phone DVLA vehicle tax service Telephone: 0300 123 4321 24-hour service Find out about call charges You cannot pay by Direct Debit over the phone. At a Post Office Go to a Post Office that deals with vehicle tax. You need to take either:  the payment for your vehicle tax  your bank or building society account details to set up a Direct Debit You will not need these payment details if your vehicle is exempt from tax. You also need to take one of the following: your vehicle log book (V5C) (it must be in your name) the green ‘new keeper’ slip from a log book if you’ve just bought it You might also need to show evidence of an MOT (it must be valid when the tax starts). For example, a screenshot of your vehicle’s MOT history or your MOT certificate, if you have one. It can take up to 2 days for MOT information to be updated, so you might not be able to tax your vehicle immediately after it passes its test. If you live in Northern Ireland To tax your vehicle at a Post Office in Northern Ireland, you’ll also need both: a paper copy of an insurance certificate or cover note  an original MOT test certificate or evidence of a Temporary Exemption Certificate (TEC) You can provide evidence of your TEC with a screenshot of your vehicle’s MOT history. If you cannot do this, you can show an expired MOT certificate. You do not need to apply for a new MOT certificate. If the vehicle is off the road Register that your vehicle is off the road, for example you’re keeping it in a garage. You do not need to tax your vehicle. Change your car’s tax class to or from ‘disabled’ You may need to change your vehicle’s tax class, for example if either: your car was previously used by a disabled person you’re disabled and taxing your car for the first time You can only apply at a Post Office. Related content Check if a vehicle is taxed Vehicle tax Direct Debit payments Register your vehicle as off the road (SORN) Check tax rates for new unregistered cars Cancel your vehicle tax and get a refund Driver and vehicles account: sign in or set up Explore the topic Vehicle tax, MOT and insurance Is this page useful? Maybe Yes this page is useful No this page is not useful Thank you for your feedback Report a problem with this page Help us improve GOV.UK Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details. 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