Why do I need a driving licence to sell my car on Car-Ma?

Driving licence requirements for vehicle sale

To facilitate the sale of your vehicle, we require a clear copy of your driving licence for the following purposes:

  1. Verify your identity
  2. Validate the sale of your vehicle

Accepted licences:

  • Driving licences from any country are acceptable.
  • Provisional licences are also valid forms of ID.

When to upload your driving licence:

  • While your vehicle is in daily sale: Uploading your licence at this stage saves time once a deal is agreed upon.
  • On the day of collection: This is necessary to prove your identity to the buyer.

Important information:

  • Ensure that the name and address on your driving licence match those on the V5C logbook.
  • If there’s a mismatch, provide an additional proof of address document that matches either the driving licence or the V5C logbook.

Acceptable proof of address documents include:

  • Utility bill
  • Council tax bill
  • Letter from HMRC
  • Bank statement (dated within the last 3 months)

If you don’t have a driving licence or it has expired:

  • We can accept an alternative document to verify your identity, typically a passport.