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Buy a private (personalised) number plate, assign it or transfer it to a vehicle - renew or update your entitlement certificate.

• Overview

  You can buy a private (personalised) registration for your vehicle’s…

• Buy a private number

  Buy from DVLA You can buy new numbers from DVLA Personalised…

• Assign a private number to a vehicle

  To assign a private (personalised) number to a vehicle, you need one of…

• Take a private number off a vehicle

  You can apply to take a private (personalised) number off a vehicle if you…

• Renew or replace your private number

  You must renew your right to use your private (personalised) number every…

• Sell or give a private number to someone else

  You can sell or give a private (personalised) number to someone. The…

• Change your name or address

  If your private (personalised) number is already assigned to a vehicle you…

• Give up your right to use a private number

  You might get a refund of £80 if you have the right to use a private…

• If the person with the right to use the private number dies

  If someone has died and left you a personalised number in their will, or…

• Updated: 3 May 2024

• Updated: 7 October 2024

Get a private number plate for your vehicle - buy a number plate, transfer a number plate

Dealing with an insolvent's motor vehicle, including matters to be taken into account before the vehicle is sold

• Updated: 1 February 2023

Search for a personalised number plate registration and buy it from DVLA online or at auction

• Updated: 10 August 2022

Guidance about compensation to owners and occupiers of residential properties once a compulsory purchase order comes into force.

• Updated: 2 October 2023

• Updated: 1 February 2023

Protected wine name with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)

• Updated: 4 January 2021