Personalised Number Plate Information

All the information you need to buy or sell your registration number

Number Plate

Purchasing Cherished Number Plates with Reg Plates

When buying number plates, we’ll take care of the hassle for you as our dedicated and experienced team will ensure the transfer process is as simple as possible. We’ll complete the necessary paperwork for you including your vehicles V5 and valid MOT certificate. This means you can enjoy your new personalised number plate without the stress and hassle of confusing paperwork. Our reputation speaks for itself, we have 5/5 rating on Reviewcentre and top feedback on our ebay store.

We’re registered DVLA resellers, recognised and backed by the DVLA themselves. As an 'RNPS' (license number 47727) we can supply number plates in line with all DVLA & MOT regulations. This means you can feel confident that your purchase will be handled professionally and that we’ll deliver exactly what you order. You can find our link directly on their site for peace of mind.

What Our Customers Say

“1st class service from initial enquiry to completion paperwork. Would have no hesitation in recommending or using again. Never thought purchasing a private plate was as simple or straight forward.” - Stuart on Trustpilot.

“Totally professional throughout, as I hoped they would be. First class communications by email as well as verbally when I rang to check a detail. A good price, followed by so much more, like very well made plates posted in a special padded envelope; and it's that 'getting- it-right' which prompts me to award five stars and recommend them wholeheartedly. Well Done!” - Mr Beattie on Trustpilot.

“Thought when I saw the reviews that it seemed to be too good to be true. Surprise, surprise, Regplates, did exactly what they said they would do. Bought reg number, plates arrived within 3 days, all done in 5 working days. Brilliant, thank you.” - Tony B on Trustpilot.

Regplates have over 99% of all available number plates available to buy online 24 hours a day. We are members of MIRAD, APRT & CNG trade dealers associations.

If you are looking to sell a private plate, our personalised registration plates valuations department can give you an accurate market value on your registration number by post or by e-mail.

Personalised Cherished Number Plates

Since their humble beginning in 1903, cherished numbers have continued to increase in popularity often adding the finishing touch to our prized possessions and very often prove to be a valuable investment.

The First Number Plate Ever Issued

A1 assigned in 1903

The Motor Car Act 1903, which came into force on 1 January 1904, required all motor vehicles to be entered on an official vehicle register, and to carry number plates. The Act was passed in order that vehicles could be easily traced in the event of an accident or contravention of the law. Vehicle registration number plates in the UK are rectangular or square in shape, with the exact permitted dimensions of the plate and its lettering set down in law.

You can find out where your personalised registration number plate was originally issued here.

NUMBER PLATE FACTS:

As the popularity of personalised number plates began to grow, they became more and more expensive. In 2008 a number plate, S 1, was bought at an auction for £397,500 by an anonymous buyer. This plate was originally purchased by Sir John H A MacDonald, who at the time was the Lord Kingsburgh. This license plate was actually the first plate ever produced for Edinburgh.

The currently used format, as of 2020, was first introduced in 2001. This used two number identifiers instead of the previously used one. The new system uses the first number to identify which part of the year the car was registered, i.e. 5 means the car was registered between the 1st of September and the end of February. This helped alleviate issues with people only wanting to buy cars just as they are released, as this happens twice per year now.

Number Plate

Each number plate has 1, 2 or 3 letters and one or more numbers. Number plates are displayed showing available plates on the UK market. For transfer times, VAT status and any other information you require, please call us or visit our main number plate website

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Regplates have over 99% of all available number plates available to buy online 24 hours a day. We are members of MIRAD, APRT & CNG trade dealers associations.

All number plates are transferred in accordance with the DVLA.