Personlised reg question...

[TROOPER88]

Sorry if this has come up before.

I am buying a used car from a work colleague. I was hoping to complete the sale this Sunday, her ex-husband has been in touch with her and states that he wants to retain the personal number plate.

Can the car be allocated a new reg or be put back on its original plate at a main DVLA office or is there some forms that have to be completed and sent to DVLA.

It will be annoying if this slows the sale down but know that it needs to be done properly.

Any help is much appreciated.

Thank you

[ATTAK Z]

Yep there's paperwork ... should be about 2 weeks

[TROOPER88]

ATTAK Z said:

Yep there's paperwork ... should be about 2 weeks

Thanks, but I think you can do it at a main DVLA office?

[Pig Skill]

Not sure about the reg, but have you any pics of this bird from whom you are buying said car?

Has she got big baps?

[ATTAK Z]

It's all here

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/PersonalisedR...

[GTIR]

I have just done this, albeit on a bike.

The private plate on my bike went to the new owner and I got the old plate it used to have.
Cost £80 and a couple of forms, depending if you have the V5, from the DVLA website.

You will need your tax disc serial number (from both cars) and each will have to sign the docs.


Is she fit.

[LuS1fer]

If he's your mate and you aren't going to screw him over, you can buy the car with plate and get it moved post-sale. He just files s retention and the receipt makles it clear he is not selling you the rights to the plate as grantee. I've done it before, no issues.

[Banner]

Form V317 - can be downloaded from DVLA website

Take or send forms to your local office ( but even if you take they don't do while you wait, it takes a couple of weeks )

Choice is put the reg on retention for 1,2 or 3 years from £105- £150 or transfer to another car for £80.

[TROOPER88]

Thanks.
I had a look at the DVLA link and it sounds straight forward if you are transfering the plate to another vehicle. I know the guy the wants the plate does not own a car yet.

I guess there is a retention form??