No, you can't transfer a SORN from a previous owner. Even if there is one in place, you must complete a new SORN in your own name as the new legal owner of the car.May 1, 2020
Can a Sorn vehicle be sold?
Just as with any other car, you're able to sell a SORN one privately. Just ensure that buyers are aware the car is declared off the road.
How do I take my car off SORN?
SORNs used to expire after a year. Once you told the DVLA that the vehicle is back on the road, it must be insured before you can legally drive it. To remove the SORN status from your vehicle, you simply need to tax it.
What happens if I buy a SORN car?
A SORN can't be transferred from a previous owner once you buy the SORN will expire and it will be your legal obligation to tax it. When you SORN a vehicle you'll be refunded any full months of unused tax that you've already paid for.
What happens when you sell a SORN car?
Oppositely, if you are selling a car that is registered with a SORN, the new owner should be made aware that they will have to register the vehicle as off-road in their own name if they do not wish to tax, insure and drive it straight away.
Can I tax a car that is SORN?
Getting back on the road after declaring SORN You can also tax your vehicle and pay for it at some Post Office branches. Don't forget that as well as being taxed, the vehicle must also be insured again.May 1, 2020