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You’d be a fool not to!
April Fools Day number plate JES 73R

April Fools' Day is an annual celebration of practical jokes and hoaxes that is observed in many countries around the world on April 1st. It's a day for pranks, tricks, and general mischief, and it's a chance for people to have some fun and let loose.

Private number plates - a great marketing idea!
A close-up of one of several private number plates used to promote the business

In the UK, private number plates have become increasingly popular among car owners, not just as a way of personalising their vehicles but also as a means of advertising and marketing.

The history of number plates
Earl Russell's Napier with registration A1

Private number plates have become a popular feature on UK roads, with drivers willing to pay significant sums of money for personalised registrations that reflect their names, interests or businesses.

Mothers Day, 2023
Mother's Day number plates

It may be a little late for this year’s Mother’s Day, but if you're looking for a unique and thoughtful gift for mum, there’s no need to wait until next year!

More helpful number plate guides

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The role of DVLA

Car registrations and number plates, including personalised number plates, in the UK, are the responsibility of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, usually known as the DVLA. It issues new registrations twice a year and also maintains the central database that records details of all vehicles licensed to drive on UK roads, along with their keeper and registration information.

Regtransfers works closely with DVLA to complete registration transfers as quickly and efficiently as possible. Regtransfers is a DVLA-registered supplier of personal car registrations and number plates and is listed on the DVLA Registrations website. All number plates supplied by Regtransfers comply with DVLA's prescribed standards and regulations.

DVLA administers all UK registration transfers and issues updated registration documents when the registration number of a car is changed, or when a registration is removed from a vehicle and placed on a retention document in accordance with the DVLA Retention Scheme.

DVLA is a registered trade mark of the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency. Regtransfers is not affiliated with the DVLA or DVLA Personalised Registrations. Regtransfers is a recognised reseller of unissued Government stock.

Number plate regulations

When a car is on the road, it is an offence to display number plates bearing any number other than the vehicle's officially recorded registration number. If you purchase a private registration, learn how to transfer private plates before displaying the new number.

All registration number plates displayed on UK vehicles must comply with the official number plate regulations. DVLA oversees enforcement of number plates display regulations and maintains a register of approved manufacturers and retailers of vehicle number plates.

Regtransfers is not part of, and is not formally affiliated with DVLA.

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