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How 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 moreI have a Certificate of Entitlement (V750), how can I check that it is the latest valid certificate?
You can check this using the below link. You will need the registration number and the certificate number to hand. https://secure.dvlaregistrations.dvla.gov.uk/check-certificate-validity
What 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 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 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 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...
Read moreWill 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 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 moreWhat 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 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 moreCan 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 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 at https://www.gov.uk/personalised-vehicle-registration-numbers
How 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 our complaints team at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-licensing-agency/about/complaints-procedu...
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 moreCan DVLA help me to contact the owner of a registration that I want to buy?
We cannot provide any information about the owner or whereabouts of a vehicle or registration due to Data Protection laws. It is also not possible to forward any correspondence to them, as this would ...
Read moreI can't find my registration in my account?
Only registrations that are purchased direct from DVLA can appear in your online account. Once you have assigned the registration to a vehicle, the registration is no longer held in your purchase acco...
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