With the DVLA Online Vehicle Licensing page you can apply for a new tax disc or, if you intend to take the vehicle off the road,
declare Statutory Off Road Notification, known as SORN, directly over the internet.

You can also use the Vehicle Enquiry service to check what information DVLA holds on its database about a vehicle.

How does Vehicle Enquiry Work?

• You will need the vehicle make and vehicle registration mark (numberplate). Optionally you will also require the 16 digit reference number shown on your renewal reminder, or the 11 digit reference number from your Registration Document/Certificate (also known as the Logbook). Enter this information in the 'Vehicle Enquiry' page and you will recieve a report like the sample one below.

I can apply for tax or SORN online?

• For a new tax disc DVLA check the vehicle is insured and, if applicable has a new style MOT Test Certificate/GVT Certificate or entitlement to disability exemption.
  
• You choose the tax disc you want, 6 or 12 months, and then enter your payment card details.
  Note: an additional charge of 2.50 GBP will be added to the amount payable if you use a credit card.
• You should receive the new tax disc in the post within 5 working days or a SORN confirmation letter within 4 weeks.