V5C Document

[thelewisgang]

I have received the above form for the car I purchased just last week. When the dealership put all the details through electronically, I noticed my 1st name had been spelt incorrectly. Patricia as it should be was typed Patrica. I pointed this out to the sales chap & he said it would be corrected but obviously wasn't. Should I inform DVLA about this mistake or would it not matter. Thanks

[EDDIE51]

Does not matter, people spell the same name in different ways. Just leave it.

[thelewisgang]

Thank you Eddie

[Buenchico]

It's probably best to 'stay on the safe side' and notify DVLA. It won't cost you anything (other than a stamp) to do it.

Simply write your name correctly in Section 6 and post the V5C back to DVLA, including a note explaining why you've done so.

https://www.gov.uk/change-name-address-v5c

[thelewisgang]

Thank you!

[bhg481]

I'm with Buenchico - it's too late when some clever dick policeman/insurance man claims the name on the V5C and your insurance policy/driving license are different so the policy is invalid.

[thelewisgang]

thanks. I will inform them. Appreciate your quick replies

[Peter Pedant]

I am with the lads who say 'correct'

certainly if there is an insurance angle - then the company pointed out to me that a car ABC 123 which was insured as ABC 124 would NOT be covered ...