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When taking a UK-registered vehicle out of the country permanently (for 12 months or more), the registered keeper must send the 'notification of permanent export' section of the V5C certificate to the DVLA and retain the remaining parts of the document to register the vehicle abroad.

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True: The registered keeper must detach and send the permanent export section to the DVLA while retaining the remainder of the V5C certificate to register the vehicle in the destination country.
When permanently exporting a UK-registered vehicle (12 months or more), the registered keeper is legally required to notify the DVLA by completing and sending the permanent export section of the V5C. Retaining the remainder of the certificate is mandatory so that the new licensing authority in the destination country can verify the vehicle's details and complete foreign registration.

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Identify the legal classification of taking a vehicle abroad for 12 months or more.
Taking a vehicle abroad for 12 months or longer is legally classified by the DVLA as a permanent export.
Establishing this classification determines the specific V5C section and procedures that apply.
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Determine the proper handling of the different sections of the V5C registration certificate.
The 'notification of permanent export' section must be sent to the DVLA, while the main body of the V5C is kept by the keeper.
The DVLA must update the UK national register to confirm the vehicle is no longer kept in the UK, while the overseas authority requires the primary certificate to issue local registration.

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Permanent Vehicle Export and V5C Retention Obligations
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Vehicle Registration Certificate (V5C)

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