Private plates

[JDR33]

Hi all,


Not sure if this is the correct section for posting this thread? I do apologise if that's the case.

My partners just purchased a new car, and she's adamant on having a private plate like on her previous vehicle. The reason we didn't keep it, was because we initially bought it with the car, and it had no relevance to us at all.

I have spotted something we both like on the DVLA official site for registration plates, but I don't want to purchase it without legit advice from someone experienced. I'm sure it's simple, but the last thing I need is a fine for missing something of specific importance.

Being as i'm a "Noob", could anyone tell me the step-by-step process of doing this, just so i'm above board with it legally. I'm still waiting on my V5.


Thanks in advance.

[B'stard Child]

JDR33 said:

Hi all,


Not sure if this is the correct section for posting this thread? I do apologise if that's the case.

My partners just purchased a new car, and she's adamant on having a private plate like on her previous vehicle. The reason we didn't keep it, was because we initially bought it with the car, and it had no relevance to us at all.

I have spotted something we both like on the DVLA official site for registration plates, but I don't want to purchase it without legit advice from someone experienced. I'm sure it's simple, but the last thing I need is a fine for missing something of specific importance.

Being as i'm a "Noob", could anyone tell me the step-by-step process of doing this, just so i'm above board with it legally. I'm still waiting on my V5.


Thanks in advance.

Buying from DVLA is easy and straight forward

Purchase on line

Receive entitlement forms

Assign to car on line

Only thing you need to ensure is the Registration isn't newer than the car you intend to put it on

[Durzel]

1. You buy it (the VRM)
2. The DVLA email/send you a retention certificate with a code on.
3. You go to https://www.personalisedvehicleregistration.servic... and fill out the details
4. At this point you can put plates bearing the new VRM
5. A few days later you get a new V5C with the new VRM on it.

Only thing you really need to be wary of is that you can’t put a “new style” plate (e.g. XX72 XXX) on a car registered before those plates came out. Dateless plates can go on any car.

[covboy]

And don't forget to inform your insurance company as soon as you change

[MustangGT]

I use Number1Plates to get my plates. You will need to send proof of ID and proof of entitlement to the plates being bought. The entitlement certificate is perfect. Scan it and email with a scan of your, or her, driving licence.

[Draxindustries1]

We use plates4less at Swansea.
Very friendly ,helpful company , plates changed within days.

[GreatGranny]

covboy said:

And don't forget to inform your insurance company as soon as you change

Good point as I forgot to on my wife's car and only realised 3 months later.
Convinced my wife it would have been covered

Charged me £50 'Admin' fee

[QuickQuack]

Durzel said:

# You buy it (the VRM)

1. The DVLA email/send you a retention certificate with a code on.
2. You go to https://www.personalisedvehicleregistration.servic... and fill out the details
3. At this point you can put plates bearing the new VRM
4. A few days later you get a new V5C with the new VRM on it.

Only thing you really need to be wary of is that you can’t put a “new style” plate (e.g. XX72 XXX) on a car registered before those plates came out. Dateless plates can go on any car.

This is all you need to do. If it's on the DVLA site https://dvlaregistrations.dvla.gov.uk , you do NOT need use any other broker sites like plates4less or whatever. If it's not on the DVLA site and they have the plate, then fair enough, but if it's on the DVLA site, you're not going to get it cheaper anywhere else and you WILL be hit with additional charges. It takes a few minutes to do the purchase and transfer - literally, not metaphorically. It certainly doesn't and should't take a few days. Once you've done the online purchase and transfer, you can put the plate on the car immediately (just make sure you inform your insurance company though!). You can usually do this online for a lower admin fee, some companies don't charge an admin fee for a plate swap if done online.

[48k]

MustangGT said:

I use Number1Plates to get my plates. You will need to send proof of ID and proof of entitlement to the plates being bought. The entitlement certificate is perfect. Scan it and email with a scan of your, or her, driving licence.

I use Replacement Number Plates (https://replacement-number-plates.com/) to get road legal plates without having to send them any documentation. Great service and great price too - they can send me plates next day from Jersey cheaper than I can get from Halfords!

[ro250]

QuickQuack said:

This is all you need to do. If it's on the DVLA site https://dvlaregistrations.dvla.gov.uk , you do NOT need use any other broker sites like plates4less or whatever. If it's not on the DVLA site and they have the plate, then fair enough, but if it's on the DVLA site, you're not going to get it cheaper anywhere else and you WILL be hit with additional charges. It takes a few minutes to do the purchase and transfer - literally, not metaphorically. It certainly doesn't and should't take a few days. Once you've done the online purchase and transfer, you can put the plate on the car immediately (just make sure you inform your insurance company though!). You can usually do this online for a lower admin fee, some companies don't charge an admin fee for a plate swap if done online.

I'd agree - just buy it from DVLA as they show an all inclusive price.

It does take a few days because you'll need the certificate to show you own the registration to provide to the person who is making up your number plates. This takes a couple of days to come through in the post. Then you can do the online plate transfer and insurance notification in one sitting then go put your plates on.

[Biker 1]

To add: if your car is on PCP or other type of finance, you will need to clear this with them, usually incurring yet another admin fee. Don't forget to inform your GAP insurance provider if relevant....