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26/03/2004
DVLNI drive to cut vehicle licence fraud
In a drive to cut vehicle licencing fraud in Northern Ireland, the DVLNI are reminding motorists that they now need to produce proof of identification when registering their vehicle.
Since January 1 2004, motorists registering and licensing new and used vehicles not previously registered in Northern Ireland have been required to produce documentation of proof of their name and address.
Brendan Magee, Chief Executive of DVLNI, said: “The changes have been introduced as part of a general tightening of vehicle licensing registration across the UK to ensure the car owners details provided at the time of registration are genuine, thereby reducing the potential for fraudulent applications.
"These will ensure our database is as accurate as it can be. Better records will make it easier for the police to trace an individual whose vehicle has been involved in an accident or criminal act - a key factor in reducing car crime and as a result reducing the number of illegal and unsafe vehicles on our roads.”
In order to prove your name and address, you will need to show a valid driving licence or if you don’t have one, one original document from a range of ID.
To license and register your vehicle you must either: Take your completed V55/4 V55/5 form and proof of your name and address to your nearest DVLNI office, or send your completed V55/4 V55/5 form with proof of your name and address to your local DVLNI office.
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Since January 1 2004, motorists registering and licensing new and used vehicles not previously registered in Northern Ireland have been required to produce documentation of proof of their name and address.
Brendan Magee, Chief Executive of DVLNI, said: “The changes have been introduced as part of a general tightening of vehicle licensing registration across the UK to ensure the car owners details provided at the time of registration are genuine, thereby reducing the potential for fraudulent applications.
"These will ensure our database is as accurate as it can be. Better records will make it easier for the police to trace an individual whose vehicle has been involved in an accident or criminal act - a key factor in reducing car crime and as a result reducing the number of illegal and unsafe vehicles on our roads.”
In order to prove your name and address, you will need to show a valid driving licence or if you don’t have one, one original document from a range of ID.
To license and register your vehicle you must either: Take your completed V55/4 V55/5 form and proof of your name and address to your nearest DVLNI office, or send your completed V55/4 V55/5 form with proof of your name and address to your local DVLNI office.
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