Use GuideAfter you buy

If you have supplied us with an email address, you will receive a confirmation of your order by email containing a link to a page detailing the order process.

We will also send you a postal confirmation. The contents of your confirmation letter will also explain the process you need to follow depending on which options you have chosen.

New registration marks—your transfer option

Do-It-Yourself transfer

We will arrange for the DVLA V750 certificate to be sent to the purchaser’s address accompanied by full instructions on how to complete the transfer. This will normally be sent out by first class post within 5 to 10 days.

If you would prefer that we handled the paperwork for you, (saving you the time and hassle of doing it yourself) then choose the Done-For-You Transfer Service upgrade instead.

Done-For-You transfer service—transfer immediately

If the vehicle is already owned or being bought privately we can assign the registration mark to the vehicle within 10 days of receiving the necessary documents. The confirmation pack we send you will ask for you to return your vehicle documents to us in the pre-paid envelope provided.

If we are liaising with your vehicle dealership, we will contact them to explain the process. We will send the Certificate of Entitlement to the dealership for assignment; they should receive it within 5 to 10 days of your order being processed.

Done-For-You transfer service—later transfer

If you have opted to delay the transfer then you will have a full 10 years from the purchase date and this period can be extended if needs be. Please be assured that as soon as we receive your documents we will act on completing your transfer.

To find out more about transferring at a later date, take a look at our New registration marks – later transfers area.

Vehicle dealer liaison

If you have opted for us to liaise with your vehicle dealership, assigning your new registration mark couldn’t be easier!

Once you have placed your order and we have made contact by telephone with your vehicle dealership, we will send them the V750W Certificate of Entitlement so that they can register the mark onto your brand new vehicle using the AFRL system. You can drive away in your shiny new car complete with an eye-catching personal registration mark!

If you decide to change your vehicle in the future, you can take your private registration mark with you providing that your new vehicle is of a suitable age to receive the mark. Your current vehicle will be issued with a standard age-related registration mark.

To find out more about transferring your private registration mark to another vehicle, check out our DVLA Processes and Regulations section.

Whilst most vehicle dealers are more than happy to liaise with us, we suggest that you check with them first out of courtesy. If the dealer is not willing to liaise with us then we can complete the transfer for you with the DVLA once you have taken possession of the vehicle.

New registration marks—your extras

Gift options

If you selected the 'Gift' option during the checkout process, all our mail will be sent in plain envelopes so that we can carry out the number plate transfer without that someone special finding out. If you have ordered a gift certificate, this will be sent to you the same day that your order is processed (excluding weekends and bank holidays). We use Royal Mail's Special Delivery service which is guaranteed by 1pm the next week day (excluding bank holidays) as long as your order is processed before 2pm. Someone will need to be at the delivery address to sign for the gift certificate so if you would like to delay the sending or if you want it to be delivered on a Saturday, just contact our friendly after-sales team (opens in new window).

Replacement number plates

In order for us to legally supply you with your acrylic number plates, we must see one of the following original documents:

  • A utility bill (water, electricity, gas or landline telephone bill)
  • A bank or building society statement

You will receive a pre-paid return envelope in your confirmation letter. Your bill or statement will be sent back to you and no personal financial details will be recorded or kept. As soon as we receive one of these documents, we can arrange for your plates to be dispatched by Royal Mail. If you didn’t order number plates but want to add them on at a later date, simply contact our after-sales team (opens in new window).

If you placed an order and have queries about what happens now, visit our Frequently Asked Questions or contact our after-sales team (opens in new window).

Pre-owned registration marks—your transfer option

Transfer to a registered vehicle now

If you already have the vehicle, we can assign the registration mark within 4 to 6 weeks of receiving the necessary documents from you. The confirmation we send you will ask for you to return your vehicle documents to us in the pre-paid envelope provided. We will require your documents within three weeks from the date of purchase.

Transfer to a vehicle later

If you have opted to delay the transfer then you will have a full 10 years from the purchase date and this period can be extended if needs be. Please be assured that as soon as we receive your documents we will act on completing your transfer.

To find out more about transferring at a later date, take a look at our Pre-owned registration marks – later transfers area.

Pre-owned registration marks—your extras

Gift options

If you selected the 'Gift' option during the checkout process, all of our mail will be sent in plain envelopes so that we can carry out the number plate transfer without that someone special finding out.

Replacement number plates

We can only send out the replacement number plates once we have received notification from the DVLA that your transfer has been completed successfully. In order for us to legally supply you with your acrylic number plates, we must see one of the following original documents:

  • A utility bill (water, electricity, gas or landline telephone bill)
  • A bank or building society statement

You will receive a pre-paid return envelope in your confirmation letter. Your bill or statement will be sent back to you and no personal financial details will be recorded or kept. As soon as we receive one of these documents, we can arrange for your plates to be dispatched by Royal Mail. If you didn’t order number plates but want to add them on at a later date, simply contact our after-sales team (opens in new window).

If you have placed an order and have queries about what happens now, visit our Frequently Asked Questions or contact our after-sales team (opens in new window).

Frequently Asked Questions

Whether you are purchasing for yourself, or as a gift for someone else, you are able to secure this private number plate today and transfer it to a vehicle of your choice when you are ready.

We have two transfer options available for you to choose between. You’ll see them when you enter the checkout by clicking “Buy It Now” or you can preview them by clicking “Learn More About My Order Options”.

If you select the 'Do-It-Yourself' transfer service, the Government Certificate and full instructions will be sent by post to you, normally within 5-10 days. You will need to liaise with the DVLA to complete the transfer.

Alternatively, if you select the 'Done-For-You' transfer option, we will liaise with the DVLA to transfer your private number plate to the vehicle when you are ready, saving you the time and hassle. All you will need to do is submit the V5C Registration Certificate details to us, either digitally (using our online portal) or by sending us the document in the pre-paid envelope we will provide. We will email you as soon as the number plates can be displayed on the vehicle.

Please note- While 70-90% of transfer applications can be processed digitally, if you opt for our DFY service and your application does not go through digitally, we will personally hand deliver your documents to the DVLA here in Swansea to by-pass their postal sorting office to ensure a quick and secure transfer process.

Yes, low rate finance is available for this registration. We offer finance with 0% deposit and it will not delay your transfer.

Simply select 'Pay By Finance' during the checkout or you can view the finance illustration by clicking the 'Learn More About My Order Options' button on the Purchase Options page.

Registration marks make perfect gifts and we offer a number of services designed to help you surprise that special person.

Place your order in the details of the person who is paying for the registration mark and give us the lucky recipient's name later in the checkout stage.

The keeper of the vehicle will become the owner of the plate once the transfer is complete. All correspondence from ourselves will be sent in plain packaging. Number plates and presentation certificates can be easily wrapped to give as a gift on the special day!

If you are buying for Christmas read our Christmas Buying Guide

We have two transfer options available for you to choose between. You’ll see them when you enter the checkout by clicking “Buy It Now” or you can preview them by clicking “Learn More About My Order Options”.

Confident? Then choose the DIY option and we'll send you your 10 year V750 Certificate of Entitlement with self-assignment instructions to complete the transfer whenever you're ready.

No-hassle quiet-lifer? Choose DFY and you can relax with peace of mind that your transfer will be taken care of by our experts, whenever you're ready! We can also liaise with your vehicle dealers and assist with moving your other registrations, if required.

Yes! Previously unissued registration marks are valid for 10 years while on a certificate so you can buy now and transfer whenever you are ready in the future. Regardless of which transfer option you choose, you can still opt to delay the transfer.

Yes, we are DVLA Registered Number Plate Suppliers (#3166) and only supply the best quality, road legal number plates. We offer standard flat and “4D Standout” style plates as well as a range of flags and shapes to suit your vehicle.

By purchasing your number plates through us you will only need to supply us with proof of identification since we will already have your proof of entitlement (you will need to supply this to any other number plate seller).

You can include replacement number plates on your order, just enter our checkout by selecting “Buy It Now” or you can preview the plates and available options by clicking “Learn More About My Order Options”.

Please beware that many online sellers of replacement number plates are not registered with DVLA and supply illegal number plates. By placing an order with one of these sellers, your personal & vehicle information may be at risk.

Whenever possible, we negotiate a great deal for our customers. Our Previously Unissued registration marks are already at Rock Bottom Prices offering fantastic value with our industry - leading service.

Understanding that price is a big factor in the decision-making process, we remain very price-conscious, checking daily to ensure that you get more, at the lowest possible price. Super-fussy and ruthlessly efficient, we are always cutting costs and raising quality, to give you the best possible value, in the whole marketplace!

'You cannot make a vehicle look newer than it actually is' This is THE most important rule regarding personalised registrations! Most registration marks have a coded 'age identifier' letter or number, which dictates whether or not they can legally go onto your vehicle. Use our age- check tool by selecting the date your vehicle was first registered (shown on your V5) from a drop-down menu, and registrations which are suitable will be shown by way of a green tick or a red cross

Pay with VISA, Mastercard, bank transfer or cheque. Spread your payments with finance. Finance doesn't delay the arrival of your new registration mark and number plates, only the payments.

We don't offer an exchange or part-exchange service. However, we do offer a free sellers' service if you no longer wish to keep your cherished registration mark. We currently have a list of buyers waiting on registration numbers, if your registration meets one of our buyers criteria or there is interest in your registration, we will contact you. For more information on selling through us, please click here.

Do you really like this registration? Great news! You can secure this registration now and delay transferring to a vehicle until you're ready. There's only one of each registration available.

There's no need to retain your existing registration mark before you transfer your new personalised number plate onto your vehicle. When your new private plate has been transferred onto your vehicle, the DVLA will keep the existing (usually age related) registration number to one side until you are ready to take your personalised number plate off your vehicle in the future. At that point, the previous registration number will be placed back onto your vehicle.

However, if you currently have a private plate on your vehicle, you will need to retain this off your vehicle before completing the transfer if you wish to use it on another vehicle in the duration that it bears another registration mark.

Private number plates are good for advertising, and they can disguise the age of your vehicle(s). They’re distinctive, memorable, and when chosen wisely can make good investments.

We will send you a VAT invoice/receipt for your purchase. In some legitimate circumstances, business related number plates can be a company asset that's a tax deductible expense. If you are unsure, please discuss your plan with your accountant.

Check out our Plates4Business Hub here for more information.

If you have a question that we have not answered, please click here to request a callback (opens in new window) or call us on 01792 477316.