Is Vehicle Registration Necessary to Avoid Paying the Charge?
Generally the answer to this question is no but there are a few vehicles which will need to register with Transport for London before they are exempt for paying LEZ charges.
Vehicles Registered in the UK
You will need to register if:
- Your vehicle has been certified by VOSA that it has been fitted with an approved filter or converted to pure gas fuel
- You are a showman or have a specially constructed vehicle
Vehicles Registered Outside of the UK including Northern Ireland
You will need to register if:
- Your vehicle is registered in Northern Ireland and it has been issued with an RPC
- Your vehicle is compliant with the new LEZ standards
- Your vehicle is eligible for a discount or exemption
How to Register Your Vehicle
Registering the vehicle can take up to ten days and is free of charge
Step 1: Download the form from the tfl.gov.uk/lezlondon website. It is available in several languages or call 0845 607 0009 if in the UK or (+44) 20 7310 8998 (If outside of it.)
Step2: Complete the form. You will need to complete one form per vehicle.
Step3: Post completed forms to this address together with documentary evidence of LEZ standard compliance. Low Emission Zone, PO Box 4784, Worthing BN11 9PU, UK
Or email lezlondon@tfl.gov.uk
You will receive confirmation stating whether or not you have been successful in avoiding the charge. Until you receive a successful confirmation you will be eligible to pay the charge.
If you have already registered your vehicle with TfL you will not have to reregister if you drive a large van, a specialist vehicle, minibus, or showman vehicle.
It is a different process for trucks, specialist heavy vehicles, coaches, and buses. If you have registered for the current LEZ standard, you will have to reregister if you upgrade the same vehicle to meet Euro IV standard.
However, if a vehicle was registered as meeting Euro IV previously, reregistering is not necessary.
