This is going to sound really stupid so here goes...

I sold my private plate on here a week or so back, I got all the documentation together to send away to the buyer, I asked a member of the family to take it to the post office for me as i dont have time as i work, they took it for me but they have lost the reciept everything has been upside down recently as we have a a close member of the family pass away, now heres the problem the buyer is saying he hasnt recieved it still and im getting really worried as i wont be able to track the damn thing down now the reciept has gone, does anyone know if I contact the dvla they will be able to re issue the certificate to me and at least then i havent lost money/certificate?

Help

 

Your best bet is to call them, if its on retention then it would be under your name and address, if its still attached to a car then it will be on your V5C.

http://dvlaregistrations.direct.gov.uk/

There is a FAQ on the site, would be worth looking at.

 

Hello thankyou for the info, Ive rang them this morning they have said they will re issue one for... phew

 

It takes 7 working days IIRC

 

Just FYI, a certificate of postage would not help you track a lost letter/parcel - it just shows that you posted the item/items

You would need to send it "Recorded Signed For" or "Special Delivery" to enable that

 

Honestly, i cant believe you didnt just pay the 75p or whatever to have it sent recorded.

 

HONESTLY i did send it recorded...
The buyer has received the certificates now he went to the local depot and got it from them, they hadnt sent it out to him.

 

That's good news. All's well that ends well.

 

yes but next time at least put a return address on it

 

Glad its sorted Gem