Methodology

From searching for your perfect registration to handling the paperwork with the DVLA on your behalf, we are dedicated to making everything as simple as possible.

1 Choose your registration from our vast selection Use our state-of-the-art search to find your perfect registration
2 Let us do the paperwork for you Opt-in for our Fast Track Transfer Service and we’ll take care of the rest
3 We can even print and supply your plates! We’ll deliver your new plates (if required) in one business day

Registration Types Explained

There are different types of registration formats thanks to a growing number of vehicles, an increase in regional identifiers, and the availability of dateless plates.

ARF 1

Dateless Plates

Prior to 1963, registration marks were dateless. This essentially meant that they did not carry any kind of easily recognisable year identifier (e.g. 60).

AHX 1A

Suffix Style

Suffix registration ran from 1963 to 1982. Suffix number plates made the age of the vehicle known by attaching a year identifying letter to the end of the number plate.

A21 AAA

Prefix Style

Prefix car registrations began with the letter ‘A’ and were first issued on August 1st, 1983.

BD51 SMR

Current Style

Currently, number plate stocks are released twice in a year, every year in spring (March) and autumn (September).

Personalised Number Plates Finance Plans

Authorised and regulated by the FCA, we have a range of private number plate finance plans to choose from. Finance options are available on nearly all of our 65+ million plates.

To be eligible for finance, you must:

Be over 18 years of age
Be a UK resident with at least 3 years of continual address history
Be in full-time employment, unless retired, or cohabiting with a spouse or partner in full-time employment
Have a UK bank account capable of accepting Direct Debits
Have the registration document delivered to the address where your credit/debit card is registered
Purchase a private number plate where the order total is between £50 - £5,000

How it Works