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Last reviewed: 6 July 2026

V55/5 form · Box 30

Date from which Tax is to Run

What goes in box 30

Box 30 of the DVLA V55/5 form is for date from which tax is to run.

This will normally be today's date or the first day of the next month.

What to enter

FieldTypeRequired?
Date from which Tax is to Run (date of registration)
This will normally be today's date or the first day of the next month.
date Yes

Source

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V355/5 official guidance (GOV.UK)

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