Personal import - list of acceptable documentation

In order to prove that a vehicle is a Personal Import the keeper must provide evidence that they have:

lived outside the United Kingdom for at least 12 months, for example:

• utility bill (electricity, telephone, gas)
• rent book
• Bank or Building Society statement
• notification of tax coding
• C&E 386 or C&E 388 (for Non-EU Countries)

and

been in possession of their vehicle outside the United Kingdom for at least six months. To prove six months possession one or more of the following must be shown:

• vehicle registration document
• vehicle licensing reminder
• other documents showing vehicle particulars may be submitted for consideration.

More Useful Links

• Buying and selling a vehicle
• Importing and exporting a vehicle
• HM Revenue & Customs forms