Personalised number plates are a funky way to spice up your automobile! And it’s never been easier to do…
First thing’s first – you need to work out what you want your number plates to display! It can be you name or nickname, your initials – or even those of your nearest and dearest! You can even include your date of birth. Try these ideas on for size:
- N16 GKM November 16th (date of birth) George K Moore
- X40 JHD Kiss, 40th birthday, Jannet Hannah Davies
- G4 STH Garry South
You can have snazzy little phrases such as IM AOK, CYA L8R or I LUV U…as long as you are creative, and the number plates haven’t already been registered, the sky’s the limit!
Once you have chosen your number plate idea, a good place to start is Reg Transfers UK.
Generally, when registering a new plate you need to provide your V5, MOT if applicable and a copy of your tax disc or a note of your current tax expiry date. The transfer fee is around 80GBP. If your vehicle happens to be stolen and has not been recovered after a year you can apply to have its registration number re-assigned to your replacement vehicle providing certain conditions are met.
If you are after a personalised number plate whether it is something you have always wanted, a new fancy or a surprise gift for someone special, you have come to the right place. We investigate where to buy them and what you need to do once you have bought it.
Surprisingly, the DVLA does have an official website where you can search for and then buy a personalised number plate. You can enter a combination of letters and numbers and if that plate is available for sale then you can pick it up for anything starting from £250. The prices quoted on this website may seem a little more expensive than some others but remember that they include VAT and the £80 arrangement fee that you will have to pay to the DVLA for changing the plates on your car. This fee is payable to the DVLA wherever you purchase the plate from so it is worth bearing this in mind.
If you can’t find the plate that you want on the DVLA website, there are countless more companies selling personalised number plates.
Once you buy a personalised number plate you will be sent a Certificate of Entitlement (V750) by the DVLA. Once you are ready to put the plate onto a vehicle, you will need to complete the form and return it. You will need to keep the retained part safe as if you change vehicles you will need to let DVLA know.
According to the law, every car must have a licence plate attached on its front and back; it’s used to keep track of the make, model, colour, type of fuel used, and year of manufacture, among other things, of the car. The name and address of the car's owner can also be known through this.
If you’re buying a brand new car, you need to have it registered to get a licence plate; you can have a personalised plate however, by purchasing a number plate.
Custom-made number plates are popular; a stamp of ownership, number plates also make your car stand out on the road. Another clever use of the number plate is advertisement, of either business or name; show off your university, your profession, or even your birthday! Looking at other people’s number plates is also an entertaining way to make the time go faster when you’re stuck in traffic.
Prices differ depending on what you want to put on your number plate; the more specific and legible it is, the more expensive it’s likely to be. So spend a bit of time considering your options before you purchase; auctions are often held with a wide selection of number plates, some of which are much sought after. Give your old car a facelift and find the number plate you want here, at a lesser price. You can even give it as a gift!
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