Good day. I recently acquired a new vehicle from a dealership located in Scotland. During the online registration process, the dealership encountered difficulties and was instructed by the DVLA to complete and submit the V55/4 form via postal mail. The dealership cited an error in the entry of my Northern Ireland postcode as the cause of this issue.
Upon contacting the DVLA, I was informed that it is not possible to register a vehicle purchased in the UK mainland to a Northern Ireland address through the online platform.
I am seeking information regarding the potential duration of this process, as the dealership has indicated that they are unable to release the vehicle until the entire registration procedure is completed. I am particularly interested in understanding whether I will need to wait for the V5C document to arrive by post from the DVLA before collecting the vehicle or if there are alternative steps that can be taken. Any insights or suggestions on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Or do anyone know any other alternative process, perhaps, use an NI plate for the initial registration?
