Sitemap for Buying and Selling (FAQ's)

What do DVLA, VRO and DOT stand for?
What documents do I need to buy a registration number?
How much is the transfer fee?
Why are some, but not all, registrations subject to VAT?
What happens to the registration that is currently on my vehicle if I buy a new registration?
How long does a transfer take?
If I am having my registration issued on a retention document what do I do when I receive the certificate. and do I have to pay any more money at the VRO?
What happens to my payment if I change my mind before the transfer has been completed and I no longer want the registration I have agreed to purchase from you?
I paid a part payment by credit card. May I also pay the remaining balance by credit card?
Can I pay by methods other than credit card?
My V5 document says my registration number is non-transferable. Can I transfer a Cherished Number onto my vehicle?
Why are some transfers faster than others?
How can I check the status of my transfer?
Does the price include the actual number plates that go on my vehicle?
Can RegTransfers make me a set of plates that spell a name or a word?
Why are the Rules of the governing bodies so strict?
Does the recipient vehicle need to be inspected like the donor vehicle?
What restrictions apply to the transfer of a registration with a year letter?
The windows on my car are etched. Does this effect the chance of being re-issued with the number presently showing on my vehicle, when I transfer my Cherished Number at some time in the future?
What happens if I need to tax or MOT my vehicle while the transfer is being processed?
Is it possible to transfer a cherished registration to a vehicle with a "Q" mark?
Do I have to keep the registration on my vehicle for a minimum period before I can transfer or sell it again?
If the recipient vehicle already has a mark can I transfer that mark to another vehicle or to retention at the same time?
If I am buying a new unregistered vehicle can I transfer a number onto it?
Are there any restrictions or special rules about buying a personalised registration for my motorcycle or moped?
Can I ask RegTransfers to try and obtain an un-issued prefix combination?

Can I change the amount shown on the agreement that shall be returned to me?
Can I increase the amount shown on the agreement that shall be returned to me after a buyer has been found for my registration?
Do I have to pay for a new registration for my vehicle once mine has been sold?
What sort of number will my vehicle be issued with after the transfer?
When do I get paid?
Can I cancel my agreement with RegTransfers to sell my registration?
My Vehicle is not taxed and has no current MOT. May I transfer the registration from it to another vehicle or to retention?
Can I scrap my vehicle before the sale of the number?
My log book states the number on my vehicle is non-transferable. Can I still sell it?
I have a cherished number on a tractor. Can I transfer it?
My vehicle no longer exists but I still have the old V5/log book. Can I still transfer the registration number?
Where do RegTransfers advertise?
How will I know if you find a purchaser for my registration?