time scale for removing private plate on car for sale?

[steveo3002]

ive put my car up for sale which has a private plate on , can anyone advise how long things take ?

im thinking wait until i can take a deposit then do the online thingy for putting on retention and agree with the buyer to collect when new v5 arrives?

[steveo3002]

was just thinking to avoid hassle with the insurance and admin fee's

[steveo3002]

fair points

what happens with the insurance during the time im waiting for the new number to arrive?