You’ll need to have the following documents ready when you sell your car, if you are the registered keeper of the vehicle: V5C vehicle registration document (your log book) – more information is on the DVLA website MOT certificate (if your car has had one i.e. it is 3 years old or more) All spare keys for your car Personal ID, for example your driving licence (needs to be a photo version) or your passport Proof of address, such as a utility bill (gas, electricity or water), bank statement, council tax statement. Whichever you choose must match the address on the V5(C) document) Authority from Finance company if you have any finance, such as a letter from the finance company confirming their settlement figure Service record book, car handbook, locking wheel nuts (if you have them), radio and key codes if you have them Your UK bank details (or that of the registered keeper) If you aren’t the registered owner, you’ll need: Written authorisation from the registered keeper that you are able to sell the car A photo ID (as per above) of the registered keeper at the same time All the other items listed above You will also need to ensure there is fuel in your car. Buyers don’t require a full tank of fuel, but please make sure there is enough in your car so that the fuel light is not on