Sell your number plate
with confidence
Free listing, no upfront fees, we handle everything
RegHunters makes selling a personalised registration simple, secure and completely hassle free. As DVLA-approved specialists with over 25 years of experience, we handle everything from finding a buyer to completing the transfer and paying you.
Whether your plate is on your car, held on a retention certificate, or one you have inherited, we guide you through every step. Enter your reg above to get started.
Selling your private number plate with RegHunters is fast, simple, and completely hassle free. Here is how it works from start to finish.
Enter your reg in the form above for a free valuation based on real market data.
Once a price is agreed, we advertise your plate across our platform at no charge until it sells.
Your plate gets exposure to buyers actively searching. We handle every enquiry and filter time wasters.
We manage the full DVLA transfer, then release your secure payment once it is confirmed.
To sell your private number plate, you will need one of the following:
If your plate is currently on a donor vehicle, we will arrange the assign and transfer process for you. In most cases everything is completed quickly and smoothly, and a valid MOT may be required in certain situations.
Once your registration mark is approved, we get to work immediately. We:
We deal with real buyers, not browsers, to ensure a secure sale and smooth completion.
Selling your private number plate with RegHunters costs nothing to get started. There is no fee to value your plate and no fee to list it with us, so you can find out what your registration is worth and put it up for sale with no financial risk.
How we get paid: we work on commission only. We earn a commission when your plate sells, deducted from the agreed sale price, so you pay nothing unless and until you make a sale. Because we only benefit when your plate sells, our goal is always aligned with yours: achieving the best possible price.
We release your payment once the sale is officially complete and confirmed by the DVLA. Exactly when that happens depends on how your plate is held:
You can sell a private number plate yourself through auction sites or classified listings, but it comes with risks: time wasters, payment fraud, and the hassle of handling the DVLA transfer yourself. A specialist private plate dealer will typically reach a more interested audience and achieve a better price than a general marketplace, because the buyers are already looking for private registrations.
| Selling yourself | Selling with RegHunters | |
|---|---|---|
| Finding buyers | You advertise and wait for interest | We match you with active buyers |
| Time wasters | You deal with every enquiry yourself | We filter them out for you |
| Payment security | Risk of fraud or chargebacks | Secure, verified payment |
| DVLA paperwork | You handle the transfer yourself | We handle it all |
| Pricing | Guesswork, easy to under-price | Expert pricing from real market data |
Demand for private number plates is at one of its highest points in years, which is good news if you're planning to sell your plate. The total raised through the personalised registration market has more than doubled over the past decade, from £100.2 million in 2012-13 to more than £274 million in 2024-25, with more buyers active now than ever. A registration you already own could be worth realising while demand is high.
Sources: DVLA Annual Report and Accounts (2020-21, 2024-25) and RAC Foundation Freedom of Information data (2012-13, 2021-22, 2022-23). Figures cover total personalised registration revenue, including sales, transfers and assignment fees. Shown as market context, not a valuation of any individual registration.
Want to know what your plate could fetch in today's market?
Get a free valuationSome plates achieve a higher sale price than others. The registrations that tend to sell for the most, and the fastest, usually feature:
Getting your pricing right is the single most important factor in selling your private number plate quickly. Price too high and buyers will not enquire; price too low and you leave money on the table. We price using real market data and current buyer demand so your registration is competitive without being undersold.
Curious what yours might fetch before you list? Get a free number plate valuation first.
Private plate experts with over 25 years of experience.
Free to value and free to list. Commission only when your plate sells.
No risky auction sites, no time wasters, no hassle.
Fast, secure payment with all transfer paperwork handled.
Ready to sell your private number plate? RegHunters gives you the fastest route to a secure sale, the best price, and complete peace of mind. Enter your registration in the form at the top of the page to get started today.
Enter your registration into the form at the top of the page to get a free valuation, accept the asking price we recommend, and we manage the full sale process through to secure payment. It is free to list and commission only on sale.
Nothing upfront. It is free to value your plate and free to list it with us. We work on commission only, charged from the sale price when your number plate sells, so there are no fees unless you make a sale.
No. The DVLA does not buy plates back from private sellers. You can surrender a registration by letting it lapse or placing it back on retention, but you will not receive any payment. To actually get money for your plate, selling through a specialist like RegHunters is the right route.
We release your payment once the sale is complete and confirmed by the DVLA. If the plate is transferred from your vehicle, that is when the DVLA completes the re-registration and you provide a copy of your replacement V5C. If the plate is held on a certificate, it is once the registration is assigned to the buyer or the updated certificate is received.
Yes. We will arrange to remove the plate from your vehicle and place it onto a retention certificate, so it can be sold and transferred to the buyer. You keep a registration on your car throughout.
Yes, provided you have the correct documentation showing entitlement to the registration, such as a V750 or V778 certificate. If you are unsure what you have, our team can help you check.
It depends on the plate, its asking price and current buyer demand. Common names, short combinations and dateless plates tend to sell faster because they appeal to a wider pool of buyers. We advertise to active buyers throughout to give your plate the best chance of a quick sale.
You will need either a DVLA certificate (V750 or V778), the V5C logbook if the plate is still on a vehicle, or a retention document, depending on your setup.
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Disclaimer: DVLA is a registered trade mark of the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency. RegHunters.co.uk is not affiliated to the DVLA or DVLA Personalised Registrations. RegHunters.co.uk is a recognised reseller of DVLA registrations.
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