Number Plates

Most importantly you'll need to bring the right documents with you to your local store to get your new plates.

The law states that you must provide current proof of identity and proof of entitlement to the registration mark quoted in order to get replacement number plates.

At least one original document from each of the lists below is required for us to supply you with a legal number plate - i.e. you need to bring one document listed under 'proof of identity', and one from the list 'proof of entitlement', required by the DVLA to prove that you are allowed to display the plate. Together, the two documents must let us check your name, address and vehicle entitlement.

We only accept the following documents:

1. Proof of Identity:

Driving licence

Bank/Building Society statement

Current utility, telephone or Council Tax bill

Passport

National ID card issued by the Government of a state of territory other than the UK

Debit or credit card issued by a bank or building society

Police warrant card

Armed forces identity card

Remember - whichever Proof of Identity document you bring needs to show your name and address!

2. Proof of Entitlement:

A Vehicle Registration Certificate (V5C) (Please be aware only the new red V5C Certificates are accepted, and not the old blue Certificates)

The tear-off slip (V5C/2) from (V5C section 10)

A Certificate of entitlement to a mark (V750)

A Cherished Transfer Retention Certificate (V778)

A Vehicle Licence Renewal (V11)

A Temporary Registration Certificate (V379)

An Authorisation Certificate (V948) from DVLA Local Office with official DVLA stamp, or a downloaded copy of the eV948

A letter of authorisation from Fleet Operators (including a lease/hire company). The letter must quote the document reference number from the V5C

Sometimes you might need to provide a third document if the two documents brought into store do not show your address. For example, if you bring a debit card and V948 into store, neither document shows where you live - so you'd need to bring in another listed document for proof of address.

Please note: These are legal guidelines imposed by the DVLA, and sadly we can't provide you with new or replacement registration plates without the correct documents!

The eV948

As of March 2015, the DVLA allows you put your personalised registration (PR) number on retention online. You can receive instant confirmation that your personalised number plate has been put on retention, and you'll be told what the replacement registration number for the vehicle will be.

The DVLA also released an electronic version of the V948 certificate, called the eV948. You can download this certificate and present it along with your other paperwork to have your replacement plate made up.