Do You Need to SORN to Scrap a Car?

There's often confusion around whether you need to declare a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) before you scrap your vehicle. If your car is untaxed and parked on a public road, yes. However, if our collection team picks it up immediately, a SORN might not be necessary. Here is everything you need to know about the DVLA regulations.

Last updated: 15th October, 2025
Anthony Sharkey

Written by Anthony Sharkey

Anthony Sharkey is COO at New Reg Limited, driving innovation in vehicle recycling, logistics, and customer experience.

SORN to scrap car