Buying new number plates?

[JR Hartley]

I recently ordered a set of new number plates yesterday but was told that the dvla has now introduced a new law that you now have to show them your log book and drivers license when buying new plates? Is this the case?

[Primo]

Depends on where you've bought them from.
It's been law for quite some time that Uk manufacturers have to get proof of ownership prior to order. This is to combat the amount of cloning going on.
However, if you were to order showplates from the likes of fancyplates then with them being based in Ireland you don't have to provide ID.

[redtwin]

You can buy number plates on Ebay all day long. The only proof the sellers require is that you have paid. I bought one from Ebay recently and it has all the relevant BSAU marks, the maker's name and postcode etc. £6 including postage.

[Ozzie Osmond]

DVLA Requirements for the sale of Number Plates stste customers have to confirm their identity, address and entitlement to the requested registration number.

Usually this will be by showing your driving licence and V5. Otherwise one document from both of the following lists must be provided:

Proof of Identity

•A current driving licence (Preferred)
•Bank / Building Society statement
•Current utility bill
•Passport
•Credit / debit card
•Foreign national identity card
•Police warrant card
•Armed forces identity card

Proof of Entitlement

•Registration Document - V5C (Preferred)
•The tear off slip from the V5C (V5C2)
•Certificate of Entitlement to a Mark (V750)
•Cherished Transfer Retention Certificate (V778)
•Vehicle Licence Renewal (V11)
•Authorisation Certificate (V948) from DVLA local office (STAMPED)
•Certificate of vehicle registration (V379)
•A letter of Authority from fleet operators (including lease/hire company) on headed company note paper with contact details stating that the company holds the V5 quoting the document reference or VIN.