Scrapping your car is a smart, environmentally friendly way to dispose of a vehicle you no longer need — but it’s important to do it legally. Here’s what you need.
1. Your V5C Logbook (Vehicle Registration Certificate)
This is the main document — it proves you are the registered keeper of the vehicle. Fill in Section 9 (or Section 4 in older versions) and send it to the DVLA. This informs them the car has been transferred to a registered scrapyard (ATF). Keep a copy or photo for your records. If you scrap through Ecopart, we’ll guide you through this step.
2. Proof of Identity
To comply with UK regulations (including the Scrap Metal Dealers Act), you’ll be asked to show valid photo ID and proof of address.
- Photo ID: Passport, Driving Licence
- Proof of address: Recent utility bill, bank statement, or council tax bill (dated within the last 3 months)
3. What If You’ve Lost the V5C?
You can still scrap your car without the logbook, but you’ll need: proof of ownership (e.g. a bill of sale or insurance documents) and your full name, address, and vehicle details. Ecopart will issue a receipt of destruction and you’ll need to write to the DVLA to notify them.
4. Certificate of Destruction (CoD)
This is issued to you when your car is scrapped through a licensed ATF like Ecopart. It confirms your car has been scrapped legally, ends your responsibility for the vehicle, and protects you from future tax, insurance, or penalty notices. Make sure the company you’re dealing with is authorised — unlicensed scrappers may not issue a CoD, leaving you liable.
Scrap Your Car With Confidence
At Ecopart, we help you handle the paperwork, offer free collection anywhere in Northern Ireland, provide fast secure payment, and issue your Certificate of Destruction.
