Private Number Plates

FAQs

• There are no guarantees of getting any registration number issued that does not currently exist. Some marks may not be issued because they are considered offensive, others never made it to issue over the years. If you have a specific combination you would like to acquire, please contact us and we will see what we can do for you.

  Entitlement to a number is effectively the right of the registered keeper of a vehicle to apply to have the number transferred to another vehicle (either their own or someone else’s). The keeper is also able to apply to have the number put on retention, meaning it is being taken off of a vehicle and on hold pending re-assignment to another vehicle. It is important to note, the keep may apply for this, but the application will only be granted if all the conditions relating to the retention and transfer facilities are satisfied.

  Your entitlement to the number plate ceases when you no longer have the vehicle which displays the play, for example, if it is scrapped, broken up, destroyed, exported, or in someone else’s ownership.

• You Have Sent Me A Quote For A Plate, But I Don’t Agree With Your Valuation, What Should I Do?

  Simply inform us via phone or email, letting us know the new price you would ideally like for your registration.

  Please remember, we have years of experience within this business, and always give out realistic quotes which we know will sell fast. Whilst a plate may be worth thousands to the right person, it is more likely to sell at a slightly lower price as it will appeal to more people.

  If you feel we have quoted too highly and are after a faster sale, feel free to change the amount by as much as you like.

  If you feel we have quoted too highly and are after a faster sale, feel free to change the amount by as much as you like.

  If your valuation was issued online, you can follow the instructions within the valuation email and tailor your quote to your liking.

• What If My Vehicle Is Stolen And Not Recovered?

  If your vehicle is 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. In order to qualify for the concession, the theft must have been notified to the police and recorded at DVLA as stolen for not less than 12 months. In addition, at the time of the theft, the vehicle must have had a current test pass certificate (MOT) and be taxed. The agency also requires a letter from your insurers confirming they have no objection to the number being reissued. This must be provided as once insurers have settled your claim, they have a right to claim the vehicle should it be recovered.

  To apply for further information, write a letter to the following address quoting the registration number.

  Cherished Transfer Section, D13, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Centre, Swansea, SA6 7JL.

• What Happens If I Need To Tax or MOT My Vehicle Whilst The Transfer Is Being Processed?

  There are no problems if your vehicle needs to be Taxed or MOT.

  In the case of taxing your vehicle, you simply send the appropriate fee with a V10 form to us, ensuring that you state the old registration number on the application form. We will then take care of this for you.

  In the case of the new MOT, you must ensure the garage which MOTs the vehicle does it under the old mark. The DVLA’s system will update this automatically once complete.

• I Have Been Told That The Donor Vehicle Has Been Called In For An Inspection, What Does This Mean?

  An inspection is simply where the DVLA check that the donor car is using the plates legally. They do this by comparing the car chassis number with its log book. Whilst these checks do not happen regularly, they will slow down the transfer process by at least a week. This is primarily done for the safety of the person buying the plates. If it turns out the vehicle is stolen the DVLA can take the registration back, even after the transfer is completed.