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Number Plate Self Transfer Option : questions and answers

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Self Transfer - Our customers' favourite choice
Q1: I'm thinking of ordering a registration mark and doing the transfer myself, what happens after I've placed my order with you?
Q2: Can I purchase an Irish registration mark and do the transfer myself ?
Q3: Why aren't I able to do the transfer myself on all the number plates you have for sale?
Transfers from certificates directly to vehicles registered in Northern Ireland are not allowed so please call us on 0845 055 0545 for assistance
 
Reasons why buying your private plate on a certificate for DIY transfer is so popular
-Certificates are ideal to give as gifts to the ones you love (just pop it in the celebration card!)
-You can give them straight to your dealer when you're ordering your brand new vehicle
-You can take the number plate off the market and transfer it to a vehicle at a later date to suit you
-Your certificate is initially valid for 12 months and can be renewed through us every year

Q1: I’m thinking of ordering a registration mark and doing the transfer myself, what happens after I’ve placed my order with you?

You will receive a confirmation of your order by e-mail and first class post. When we receive your order with full payment, we will immediately arrange for the registration mark to be taken off the market and assigned into the name you have given us. This name must be the same as the keepers’ name on the V5 vehicle registration document (log book), for the transfer to be successful.

We will arrange for the DVLA certificate entitling that named person (or organisation), to be sent to the address you have requested. Depending on the workload at our offices, this will normally be sent out to you by first class post within 4 working days .

Full instructions will be found on the reverse of the certificate telling you exactly what to do next, there are no extra fees to pay to finish off this transfer (provided your vehicle is registered with the DVLA and your tax disc and MOT are valid).

This certificate is initially valid for 12 months and you can renew it through us annually.


In brief, you will need to assemble all the documents relating to the vehicle, complete some forms and either post or take these to your DVLA Local Office. If you need to re-tax your vehicle you may do this at the same time. All your documents must be originals and valid ie your MOT must be current and also your tax disc if your vehicle requires one. ...Top

Q2: Can I purchase an Irish registration mark and do the transfer myself to save money?

Unfortunately the answer is NO. Irish transfers are quite complex and nearly always involve transfer directly from a vehicle located in Northern Ireland. Under the provisions of the Data Protection Act we are obliged to protect the identities of all of our clients and therefore could not supply you with their vehicle documentation, even if we wanted to do so. We will handle the entire transfer process for you. ...Top

Q3: Why aren't I able to do the transfer myself on all the number plates you have for sale?

Only number plates which are presently held on anonymous certificates can be self-transferred in order to comply with the conditions of the Data Protection Act and thus preserve the identity of the seller.
As many of the number plates for sale are presently on the vehicles of private individuals and the vehicle documentation includes personal details, such as names and addresses etc. we cannot pass such documents on to you.
We are authorised to carry out such transfers as we can preserve the personal details of both buyer and seller, but unfortunately you, as an interested party, cannot (even if you own or run a business which is also governed by this Law) ...Top

 
 
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All car number plates and registration marks mentioned in this site are either British i.e. issued and controlled by the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency -formerly known as the DVLC) here in Swansea or Irish i.e. issued by the DVLNI (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Northern Ireland) in Coleraine. They are only for display on vehicles registered in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland
 
Plates 4 less (VRM Swansea) coordinates the entire transfer of your personalised registration mark with DVLA Swansea and DVLA Local Offices in the United Kingdom & DVLNI Northern Ireland when you opt for our Full Transfer or number plate Sellers’ Services. Our expert team will provide you with instruction and telephone support if you choose our less expensive DIY Transfer Service.
An online Purchase Offer supported by suitable payment card takes priority over any other enquiry.VRM Swansea sells number plates owned by clients, DVLA registrations DVLNI numberplates and our own stock of car private registrations on a 'first come, first served basis'. All private car registrations offered for sale are subject to availability and payment is taken only once availability and price are confirmed*. Our systems record telephone conversations and the date and time of all communication. We shall debit your payment card if your offer is accepted and provide confirmation either way. Under the distance selling regulations we must inform you that our service begins immediately upon payment being taken, that no cooling off period or refunds are given and you will not be able to change your mind. Your instructions will be acted upon immediately and the assignment / number plate transfer process started to ensure your choice of car registration is not sold to someone else. This is a Government process which the Government will not cancel or change once they receive our instructions. Please be absolutely sure about your selected number plate before placing your order. *In the case of pre-release new-issue car plates offers, we will take payment prior to the car registration mark series release date in order to confirm your desire to proceed and ensure we do not offer the car number plate you have chosen to anyone else.If for any reason your offer is not accepted by the Secretary of State for Transport on the release date, then you will receive a full refund by the payment method you have used to make your offer. The Secretary of State's decision to accept or reject your offer is final and we cannot be held responsible for it in any way. If your offer is rejected then you may choose another registration subject to sufficient funds being pre-lodged with us. DVLA, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, DVLNI, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Northern Ireland, are registered trademarks.