Registration is for someone else as a surprise gift : Buying from dealership. (back to QNA start)
If the person you are buying the registration for is buying a brand new or second hand vehicle then it’s worth letting the dealership do the transfer for you. The personal registration mark will be assigned to the vehicle ready prior to collection by the recipient.
When placing an order, complete the details as yourself. We will ask you for a ‘Nominee’ name (this is the name of the person or company who is to be the Registered Keeper of the vehicle).
If you are unable to get hold of the documents without giving the surprise away then simply opt to complete the transfer at a later date. This way you can give the registration as a gift and then let the recipient finish off the transfer themselves- it’s easy!
Don’t worry- we know how to keep a secret, just select ‘it’s a surprise’ on your order form when asked. We’ll send all correspondence in plain envelopes so as not to ruin the surprise!
Transfer options explained
Self transfer service - we will send you an official government document called a Certificate of Entitlement (V750) with the legal rights to your new registration mark on it. This will take around 5 – 7 days to arrive and contain full instructions on how to complete the transfer. You or your nominee can take this to the dealership so that they can transfer the new personal registration mark onto the vehicle. Or you can do the transfer yourselves once you have collected the vehicle by posting or taking your documentation to your local DVLA Office.
Frequently Asked Questions about this service (Click a question for the answer)
What details will I need to give you during the order process?
We will require:
- Your name and contact details.
- The name of the person or company that will be the registered keeper of the vehicle at the point of transfer- the vehicle can be changed into the new keeper’s name at the point of transfer.
- Payment details (you can however opt to pay by telephone, cheque or bank transfer).
What happens next?
Once you have placed your order.
- You will receive a confirmation of your order by email (email address is not compulsory).
- We will immediately process your order and dispatch a postal confirmation (during our office opening hours).
- We will arrange for the DVLA V750 certificate to be sent to the address you have requested. This will normally be sent out to you by first class post within 5 working days.
- You can pass this certificate onto your vehicle dealer for assignment.
Will I need to check with the dealership first?
Whilst most vehicle dealers are more than happy to assist with the transfer, we suggest that you check with them first out of courtesy. If the dealer is not willing to complete the transfer then you can always secure the registration now and complete the transfer when you have taken possession of the vehicle!
What happens to the old registration mark and numberplates?
If you have the space, then keep the old plates because you will probably be able to re-instate the original registration when you come to change your vehicle in the future.
Done-For-You Transfer service – we will liaise directly with the dealership so that the new personal registration mark is assigned to the vehicle prior to collection. You won’t need to do anything, we’ll do all the running around for you. Please remember to tell the dealership that this will be a surprise too…. you don’t want to ruin it!
Frequently Asked Questions about this service (Click a question for the answer)
What details will I need to give you during the order process?
We will require:
- Your name and contact details.
- The name of the person or company that will be the registered keeper of the vehicle at the point of transfer- the vehicle can be changed into the new keeper’s name at the point of transfer.
- The details of your new vehicle and dealership if you know them.
- Payment details (you can however opt to pay by telephone, cheque or bank transfer).
Will I need to check with the dealership first?
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 you can always secure the registration now we can complete the transfer for you at the DVLA when you have taken possession of the vehicle!
What happens to the old registration mark and numberplates?
If you have the space, then keep the old plates because you will probably be able to re-instate the original registration when you come to change your vehicle in the future.
Replacement Number plates
We can supply you with a set of premium quality, discounted number plates- saving you money, time and the hassle of finding somewhere to get them made. You can choose to have them plain and simple or be patriotic with a legal country emblem.
To comply with the law, we must request that you send us a bank statement or utility bill as proof of your ID; upon receipt of this your plates are immediately dispatched!
Special Delivery Personalised Gift Certificate
You’re in a rush and have left things a bit late?…. don’t worry, we can send you a Personalised Gift Certificate to hand over for your special occasion! Your Certificate will be made out to whoever you wish describing the recipient’s brand new Registration Mark. It comes tastefully presented in a smart folder wrapped with celebration ribbons, and sent via Royal Mail’s Special Delivery Service………guaranteed to be with you and your loved one the very next day!