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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 plate supplier. Find your nearest number plate supplier.

The registered number plate supplier will ensure the plates are made to the correct legal standard. More information about number plates.



Registration Styles

'Current' style are the registrations currently used for new registrations and are made up of the form; 2 letters, 2 numbers and then 3 letters.

AA68 ABC

'Prefix' style are the registrations that were used prior to 2001 and consist of; 1 letter, 1-3 numbers and then 3 letters.

A123 ABC

'Suffix' style are the registrations that were used prior to 1983 and consist of; 3 letters, 1-3 numbers and then 1 letter.

ABC 123A

'Dateless' style fixed price are registrations that can be assigned to any age vehicle and consist of; 3 letters and 3 numbers.

AEZ 121