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Will I receive the actual number plates when I buy a registration?
DVLA does not provide the actual number plates when you make a purchase. We will send you a certificate of entitlement (V750) which you will then need to use to get number plates made with a number pl...
Read moreHow do I renew a V750 Certificate of Entitlement?
If a registration number hasn't been on a vehicle, you need to renew a V750 Certificate of Entitlement that is due to expireApplications to renew can only be made by the Purchaser (named on the V750) ...
Read moreWhat can I do in my online account?
Add a registration numberRegistration numbers purchased from our website will automatically appear in your online account. You can also add registrations purchased from a DVLA auction into your accoun...
Read moreCan I cancel my purchase?
The following information only applies to consumer purchases of fixed price registrations sold through this website. We reserve the right to refuse cancellation requests from businesses and in cases w...
Read moreI've bought a personalised registration, what do I do next?
All information relating to the displaying, assigning and retaining a personalised registration can be found on GOV.UK
What style of personalised registrations do you offer for sale?
There are 4 different styles: Current style These have been issued to new vehicles since September 2001. Consisting of two letters, followed by two numbers that identify the age of the vehicle, and th...
Read moreI have a Certificate of Entitlement (V750), how can I check that it is the latest valid certificate?
You can check this using the validity checking service. You will need the registration number and the certificate number to hand.
How do I purchase a personalised registration as a gift for somebody else?
When you purchase a personalised registration, we will send you a V750 Certificate of Entitlement, which you will need to assign the registration to a vehicle. If you are purchasing it as a gift, set ...
Read moreI can't find a registration, are there others available?
Although there are millions of registrations available to buy direct today, you might want a registration that does not appear in your search results. If this is the case, we might be able to make tha...
Read moreDoes DVLA buy registrations, or can DVLA help me sell my registration?
No, DVLA does not purchase registrations, or exchange them, under any circumstance. When selling a registration, you may wish to use one of the Personalised Registration Dealers who have agreed to com...
Read moreI'm having trouble accessing my account, how can I log in?
If you have forgotten your password, from the log in page, click 'I have forgotten my password'. Enter your user ID and email address, and we will send you an email with information you will need to l...
Read moreHow do I complain if I'm unhappy with the service received from DVLA?
You can find information on our complaints procedure, and how to contact DVLA's complaints team.
I haven't received my Certificate of Entitlement (V750) or I have lost/destroyed it. Can I get a replacement?
Purchases made for a fixed price on dvlaregistrations.dvla.gov.ukPlease allow 14 days to receive your V750. If after 14 days it has not arrived, you can request a duplicate via your account. There is ...
Read moreDo you consider lower priced offers for registrations advertised on this website?
No, we don't accept offers under any circumstance. All fixed priced registrations on this website are inclusive of VAT, and the £80 assignment fee
Can I buy a registration that has been on a vehicle in the past?
No, DVLA only sells registrations that have never been issued or sold before. If a registration has been on a vehicle in the past, and even if that vehicle has been scrapped, that registration will no...
Read moreDo I need to assign a registration to a vehicle straight away?
No. When you purchase from DVLA, you'll receive a V750 certificate of entitlement. This will be valid for 10 years, and if you don't assign the registration within that time, you can renew it for a fu...
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