Registering and number plates

[richolaf]

I've found a number plate I want to use on the DVLA site on the Libra once it is finished and their fee includes transfer fees. What do I need to do post SVA to get this number straight away and does this mean I can save anything on the registration fees?

Also, is there anywhere online that sells stick on number plates?

Cheers, Rich

[eclipsar]

You can buy the number plate straight away and keep it for up to a year, before you put it on the car, I just bought my plate and kept it till I had my SVA and then handed to the registration office along with the SVA certificate, I think they charged me for 1st registration along with the price for the tax disc. All this was for a new build could be different for a dated plate.

Regards
Chris

[Avocet]

If you get a "Q" plate at SVA, you won't be able to swap it for your cherished plate. If you get an age-related plate at registration, you won't be able to swap it for anything that makes the car appear "younger" than the age-related plate did.

[mattstead]

Stick on number plates these days are a bit tricky legally, as you need to be a registered plate maker.....Unless, you go to a trailer place and buy the letters and backings although you might struggle finding a white front. alternatively get a vinyl sign company to make one up.
Look on the PH viper forum, as they have no end of plate issues, and Viper (called Neil really) actually runs a sticker shop doing just such things.

[richolaf]

Cheers for the replies..

I know about the dubious legalities and what number I can actually get (I want a K reg plate for a Libra built from a K reg donor so no problems there)

I'll look up Viper!

Rich