Private number plates from Regtransfers
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Private number plates
Regtransfers is the UK's largest private number plate supplier. Established in 1982, we have a 40-year track record in the industry and a second to none reputation.
Finding your dream number plate has never been easier! As industry leaders with over 50 million number plates, we’re perfectly placed to help you find a match for any name, location, sports team or hobby - whatever you can think of! We can also help to sell registrations, beginning with a free, no-obligation valuation from our experts.
Buy number plates
With our help, owning your own personalised number plate has never been easier. Whether it's for your own car, a gift for a loved one or as an investment, we offer you the best chance of finding that perfect registration from the UK's largest selection of private number plates.
Sell number plates
Receive a free, no-obligation valuation today from our specialised team of experts. With 40 years of experience, we can provide you with an informed and realistic price estimate, giving you the best chance of selling your private number plate to thousands of potential buyers at the right price.
Number plate auctions
Our premium private number plate auction service offers a safe environment for both buying and selling online. As always, we make the process as easy as possible and offer you the reassurance that comes from knowing that we will oversee the whole transaction.
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Finance for private number plates
We have partnered with V12 to provide you with great competitive finance options. We allow you to easily spread the cost of your personal number plate, so you can buy your private registration on your terms.
Number plate guides
Learn about transferring registrations, how registrations came into existence, the formats and how they have changed over the years.
Why choose Regtransfers?
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How to buy a private number plate
If this is your first time buying a private number plate, it’s important to know a few key details to avoid disappointment. We’ve put together this handy guide to help you understand what’s involved in making your first purchase.
Before you begin
While buying private number plates opens you up to a whole host of options, there’s an important “ground rule” to take into account first. Registration plates are often used to identify the age of a vehicle, and the DVLA prohibits plates that make an older car appear newer than it is. You’ll need to pick a plate that fits your vehicle's age, but don’t worry, we’ll let you know if the plate that interests you has any car age restrictions, or if it's a "dateless" number that can go on any vehicle.
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Find a personal plate
This is the fun part. Use our number plate search tool to find a plate you like, whether it’s based on your name, someone else’s name, your profession or passion or anything else you can think of, there’s bound to be a perfect plate out there for you. You’re only limited by your imagination!
Private plates make use of what we enthusiasts like to call “Platespeak” - swapping out letter and number combinations to make names or words. We have a handy guide to help you understand this, so you can find the best plate for you.
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Buy the private plate
Once you’ve found your perfect personalised number plate, it’s time to buy! We offer options to “Buy Now”, pay by finance over a period of 24, 36 or 48 months, and interest-free finance on eligible private registrations. There are no long waiting periods for credit checks if you pay by finance - you’ll get a decision instantly. Alternatively, PayPal payment offers a Pay in 3 option on selected plates, giving you yet another way to spread the cost. Our price includes VAT and the government’s transfer fee, so you don’t need to worry about that.
After buying your personalised registration, we’ll send you an order confirmation via email. You’ll also receive a V750 form in the post, which is your certificate of ownership of the registration. This comes via post, so it may take a few days to arrive. In the meantime, you can order your plates!
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Order number plate
Ordering your physical plates is easy, and we're more than happy to help!
We offer different plate types to choose from when you buy through us; from '4D' number plates with raised three-dimensional characters to those with coloured borders, UK national flags and green-flash number plates for electric vehicles. You’ll be given all of these options as you progress through the checkout process.
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Assign private plate
Once you’ve received your V750, grab this and your VC5 vehicle log book - it’s time to assign your new number to your car! Regtransfers offers a fully managed transfer service that takes care of the whole official process for you. Alternatively, if you don't mind handling the paperwork yourself, you can complete the transfer by post, or on the government's website. Either way, once your new number is transferred to your car, you will receive your new V5C log book by post.
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Inform your insurance company
Once you’ve completed the above step, your vehicle’s registration will be officially (and legally) changed. Congratulations! Don’t forget to update your insurance company of your new registration, as well as any other services that make use of your vehicle’s registration (for example, parking apps or breakdown cover), otherwise you may find yourself in a tricky situation if something happens to your vehicle.
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Fit new plate on car
It’s time to fit your new plates on your car! This can be done in a number of ways, and we have a helpful guide here on our site to walk you through the process of securing your plates properly. You can also grab a fixing kit from us at the checkout. This is the final step, so once you’re done you can take a step back and admire your purchase, and your new personalised number plates!
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We value customer satisfaction above all else, so we are very proud to have served over a million satisfied customers in our 40 years of business.
Number plate FAQs
Our search tools are a great place to start looking for your perfect personalised plate. Once you’ve run a search, you’ll be presented with all the available options and their prices. If you have an account with us, you can even save a “shortlist” of any you like. From there, you’re only a few clicks away from your new plate! If you still have questions about buying a plate, you can always call our specialists, who will be more than happy to help.
Absolutely! Whether buying to celebrate an anniversary, a promotion at work or a loved one passing their driving test, personalised number plates offer a long-lasting, meaningful and memorable gift.
Almost, but not quite. You can put private plates on a leased car, motorbike, moped, van, truck, or even a mobility scooter…but there are a few restrictions. The most noteworthy of these is that a plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is, so you’ll need to keep your vehicle’s age in mind when browsing for a plate. If you’re unsure and need help, don’t hesitate to call one of our experts.
They certainly can be, but it’s important to note that it’s not an exact science and there are no guarantees of making a profit on a particular number plate. That said, it’s not unheard of for people to be able to turn a profit on certain types of plate. Similar to the stock market, it’s largely about what you buy, when you buy it and timing your sale just right. If you’re looking to sell a private plate you own, we can help with this too.
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