personalisedvehicleregistration.service.gov.uk

[ukkid35]

I've just received notification that my new registration 'can be put on vehicle'

But can I still drive the car with the original registration plates, for today, for the rest of the week?

When exactly does it become illegal to drive the car with the original registration?

Thanks in anticipation

[ukkid35]

turbobloke said:

Also mentioned was notifying the insurers asap but I appreciate that this wasn't part of your question.

No it wasn't, but that was because I didn't even consider that - thank you.

The transfer was done for me by the seller, what I've received is the notification from the aforementioned agency that it's complete.

Edited by ukkid35 on Wednesday 30th November 22:16

[ukkid35]

indigostr said:

Online is almost instantly completed, you will get a confirmation. You need to inform your insurance provider and change the plates on your car before driving it on public roads.

But the email from gov.uk came through in the middle of the day when I could have been driving my car down the M1.

So my question is - would I have been driving illegally?

If not, at what point would I be driving illegally if I did not fit new plates?

What is the grace period - Minutes, Days, or Weeks (or None)?

Or is it all down to discretion?

[ukkid35]

drf765 said:

The message says change as soon as possible.

Thanks, that is helpful. I think the notification email content may have changed recently, because this is what I received, in full:

personalisedvehicleregistration.service.gov.uk said:

Application successful

Retention certificate number
xxxx
Transaction Completed
2016-11-30 11:24:00
Your transaction ID is:
xxxx

xxxx
Can now be put on the vehicle

About this transaction

Registered Keeper:

MR xxxx

New documentation:

The following will be sent to the registered keeper:

A new V5C registration certificate (logbook) displaying the replacement registration number

[ukkid35]

turbobloke said:

Also mentioned was notifying the insurers asap but I appreciate that this wasn't part of your question.

Called Hagerty and they sent me a confirmation within ten minutes, and I didn't even get charged. I was bracing myself for a £20 admin charge at least.