Private plate & Buying used car at same time

[paul-sutherland]

Is it still the case that there is no way to buy a used car and then immediately transfer a cherished number from V778 onto it without waiting for the replacement V5C?

[alscar]

paul-sutherland said:

Is it still the case that there is no way to buy a used car and then immediately transfer a cherished number from V778 onto it without waiting for the replacement V5C?

I believe so ,you have to wait for the replacement V5 form first.
When it does come do the transfer online - at least that is instant !