What is a Certificate of Destruction, and why does it matter?

The receiving authorised treatment facility issues a Certificate of Destruction when an eligible car, light van or three-wheeled vehicle is completely depolluted or destroyed.

The receiving authorised treatment facility issues a Certificate of Destruction when an eligible car, light van or three-wheeled vehicle is completely depolluted or destroyed.

What to do

Keep the certificate with the handover receipt and your DVLA-transfer-notification confirmation. If the vehicle is repaired or resold instead of destroyed, a Certificate of Destruction does not apply.

DVLA CoD and NoD service guidance.

Legal Context

The ATF uses the CoD service to notify DVLA and permanently close the eligible vehicle record. Blackburn Scrap Yard completes the transfer notification with the registered keeper's consent.

Quick Step-by-Step Summary

  1. Confirm the receiving ATF
  2. Complete the handover
  3. We complete the DVLA notification with you
  4. Retain the CoD if supplied
  5. Follow up with the facility if expected paperwork is missing

Sources & References

  • DVLA CoD and NoD service guidance

Helpful External Links

  • https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certificate-of-destruction-cod-and-notification-of-destruction-nod-service

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