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Last reviewed: 6 July 2026
V55/5 form · Box 3
Period of Tax
What goes in box 3
Box 3 of the DVLA V55/5 form is for period of tax. It collects 2 entries on the form: period of tax applied for and period of tax (weeks).
Fill in whether you want to tax the vehicle for 6 months or 12 months.
What to enter
| Field | Type | Required? |
|---|---|---|
Period of Tax Applied For Fill in whether you want to tax the vehicle for 6 months or 12 months. | select | Yes |
Period of Tax (weeks) Leave blank for most vehicles — cars are taxed for 6 or 12 months. Only used where the tax class allows taxing by weeks. | number | Optional |
Accepted values
Period of Tax Applied For
6— 6 months12— 12 months
Source
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