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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
I 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.
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 moreHow 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...
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