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SORN an overview

The Statutory Off Road Notification scheme

• Motor traders who hold vehicles temporarily in the course of their business do not need to make a SORN.

• The scheme removes the option of doing nothing when registered keepers receive a renewal reminder (V11).

• It applies to all vehicles taxed on or after 31 January 1998.

• It applies to all vehicles, including those vehicles which tax does not have to be paid for (for example, vehicles in the Historic or Disabled tax class).

• A SORN is valid for up to 12 months and must then be renewed if the vehicle is still kept off the road.

• A SORN will end automatically if the vehicle is taxed or changes hands before the 12 months are up.