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So.... The plate on my car is the one that came with the car but as fate would have it, it is also a good match for me personally as it has part of my name in it.
I think I want to buy it.... Anyone know how easy this is or done it before? |
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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago
Maldon and Peterborough |
"So.... The plate on my car is the one that came with the car but as fate would have it, it is also a good match for me personally as it has part of my name in it.
I think I want to buy it.... Anyone know how easy this is or done it before? "
Easy. The DVLA website will run you through it. No need to go to their offices.
Used to be £80. |
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As you own the car it's on, you already own the plate. If you want to keep it, fill in a retention certificate form and pay the £80. dvla will then assign your old car a diff reg.
Swap the plates and it's done.
You can keep it on the certificate for up to 10 years or put it on something new. (You have to pay £80 every time you switch it onto a diff car) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"You can either put it on a 'retention certificate' or straight to another car. "
Whoa, hold on there just a minute.
Not all registrations are transferrable and you should really check with the DVLA
Some registrations are non-transferrable. You need to check your V5 log book |
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"You can either put it on a 'retention certificate' or straight to another car.
Whoa, hold on there just a minute.
Not all registrations are transferrable and you should really check with the DVLA
Some registrations are non-transferrable. You need to check your V5 log book"
Why are some not transferable? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"You can either put it on a 'retention certificate' or straight to another car.
Whoa, hold on there just a minute.
Not all registrations are transferrable and you should really check with the DVLA
Some registrations are non-transferrable. You need to check your V5 log book
Why are some not transferable? "
There are a number of reasons as to why a car may have “non-transferable registration mark” attached to it. There is a common misconception that “non-transferable” means that the car is written off, but this is not the case. Typically, a non-transferable plate arises where there is significant racing history associated with that car and registration number. It can also happen when a number has been transferred away and an age-related replacement is issued by the DVLA – this is why it is often found on old cars.
In other cases, this can happen when the original number is put back on a car that was re-registered. In this instance, the number could be highly valuable and DVLA would be giving it to you, hence why the vehicle’s number plate is “non-transferable”. |
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"You can either put it on a 'retention certificate' or straight to another car.
Whoa, hold on there just a minute.
Not all registrations are transferrable and you should really check with the DVLA
Some registrations are non-transferrable. You need to check your V5 log book
Why are some not transferable? "
You cannot make a vehicle appear younger than it actually is by putting on a plate that would suggest that |
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"You can either put it on a 'retention certificate' or straight to another car.
Whoa, hold on there just a minute.
Not all registrations are transferrable and you should really check with the DVLA
Some registrations are non-transferrable. You need to check your V5 log book
Why are some not transferable?
You cannot make a vehicle appear younger than it actually is by putting on a plate that would suggest that"
Ah so if it is a 10 plate I couldn't put it on a car originally registered in 2007? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"You can either put it on a 'retention certificate' or straight to another car.
Whoa, hold on there just a minute.
Not all registrations are transferrable and you should really check with the DVLA
Some registrations are non-transferrable. You need to check your V5 log book
Why are some not transferable?
You cannot make a vehicle appear younger than it actually is by putting on a plate that would suggest that
Ah so if it is a 10 plate I couldn't put it on a car originally registered in 2007?"
That is correct, but you can put a 07 plate on a car first registered in 2010 |
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OK. I have paid the £80 and got a retention certificate number. Also Downloaded a certificate for the new plates registered to that car. Do I now have to register my plates on the car as the DVLA have issued new ones?
It's so confusing. Don't want to get caught out by the fuzz! |
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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago
Maldon and Peterborough |
"OK. I have paid the £80 and got a retention certificate number. Also Downloaded a certificate for the new plates registered to that car. Do I now have to register my plates on the car as the DVLA have issued new ones?
It's so confusing. Don't want to get caught out by the fuzz! "
The new plates should be registered to the car so - yes - get some plates made up, from your local car sources shop and out them straight on the car.
Don't forget to notify your insurance company. The MOT should be transferred automatically. |
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"OK. I have paid the £80 and got a retention certificate number. Also Downloaded a certificate for the new plates registered to that car. Do I now have to register my plates on the car as the DVLA have issued new ones?
It's so confusing. Don't want to get caught out by the fuzz!
The new plates should be registered to the car so - yes - get some plates made up, from your local car sources shop and out them straight on the car.
Don't forget to notify your insurance company. The MOT should be transferred automatically."
So..... Get the ates with new unwanted number on them. Put them on. Then apply to put my current retained number plate on?
I feel I've done this all arse about face lol
I just wanted to keep the plate if I ever bought a new car lol |
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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago
Maldon and Peterborough |
"OK. I have paid the £80 and got a retention certificate number. Also Downloaded a certificate for the new plates registered to that car. Do I now have to register my plates on the car as the DVLA have issued new ones?
It's so confusing. Don't want to get caught out by the fuzz!
The new plates should be registered to the car so - yes - get some plates made up, from your local car sources shop and out them straight on the car.
Don't forget to notify your insurance company. The MOT should be transferred automatically.
So..... Get the ates with new unwanted number on them. Put them on. Then apply to put my current retained number plate on?
I feel I've done this all arse about face lol
I just wanted to keep the plate if I ever bought a new car lol "
Oh blimey - yes. You didn't need to take the plates off until you get rid of the car. 
So either put the new number on car or reverse what you've just done. Depends how long you're going to keep the car, i suppose. |
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"OK. I have paid the £80 and got a retention certificate number. Also Downloaded a certificate for the new plates registered to that car. Do I now have to register my plates on the car as the DVLA have issued new ones?
It's so confusing. Don't want to get caught out by the fuzz!
The new plates should be registered to the car so - yes - get some plates made up, from your local car sources shop and out them straight on the car.
Don't forget to notify your insurance company. The MOT should be transferred automatically.
So..... Get the ates with new unwanted number on them. Put them on. Then apply to put my current retained number plate on?
I feel I've done this all arse about face lol
I just wanted to keep the plate if I ever bought a new car lol
Oh blimey - yes. You didn't need to take the plates off until you get rid of the car.
So either put the new number on car or reverse what you've just done. Depends how long you're going to keep the car, i suppose. "
Fucking hell!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Oh dear, you seem to have got yourself in a right pickle here.
Looks to me that you've heard about Private plates, but don't quite undestand how vehicle registrations work, so you've come on here asking about how you go about buying the Registration that is on your current car that ypu already own, rather than making enquiries with the DVLA.
Naturally, those of us who have experience in this area have interpreted your post as being that you are looking to change your car and wanting to carry the registration over to your new car.
Judging by your recent responses, it seems that isn't the case.
Let me try and make things clear about vehicle registrations and simplify it.
Possible scenarios.
1. You buy a car, but want to put a personalised registration on it. There are various places where you can buy such registratons and have them transferred to your car. The existing reg is usually reserved for any time you might transfer your personal pkate off of your car either for retention or to another vehicle.
2. You own a car that has a registration that you wish to transfer to another vehicle. This is where the process you were advised of earlier comes in. You pay a retention fee to the DVLA. This means that the registration matk is no longer attatched to your vehicle. You sell your car, buy your new one and then contact the DVLA to transfer to your new vehicle as in 1.
As a registration mark is assigned to a vehicle, you own it for as long as you own the car. You only need to go through this process if you want this registration on another vehicle.
Seems to me that you have confused yourself, then not fully explained what you wanted to achieve and have acted on the advuce of others who may have misunderstood you.
I'm getting that you like the reg on your current car, but have no plans to change your car, in which case, you didn't have to do anything.
If, on the other hand, you were thinking along the lines of having new plates made up to alter the spacings of the digits etc then don't. It's against the law and you can and will be stopped by the Police and fined.
Now you've found yourself with a new registration for your car, that you'll have to get plates made up for and inform your insurance company.
If you feel you've made a m8stake, try contacting the DVLA, explain what's happened and ask if it can be reversed |
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By *ltrMan
over a year ago
sheffield |
You can put a 2007 0n a 2010 but not other way round I have
A 03 on my 2019 car to make xx 0_ltr same on bike but 5 _ltr just speak to dvla they will make it clear main thing is both vehicles have to be moted
And make sure u inform your insurance with the changes but that's just common sense  |
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One tiny little point that may not be especially relevant, but you don't ever actually own the number, just the permission to use that number. The index remark remains DVLA property at all times.
If someone absuses the plate, such as illegally spacing, etc, the local constabulary can if they so desire request that the DVLA withdraw the plate. |
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OK.... Word to the wise (and thank you to _hunky gent and call me aster!)
I shot my load too early! I should have applied to retain the plates when I was changing cars!
Now I have to buy new reg plates with a new stupid number on in the next 3 days then decide if I want to put my old reg no back on or leave it with the stupid new no on until I decide to buy a new stupid car.
If I put my old reg back on that's free but I will have to pay to retain it again when I buy a new car.
I'm such a fucking dickhead at times! |
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"Next question. Where can I buy number plates from?
Google is your friend.
I bought mine from ebay.
DVLA do sell diect or you can buy them from loads of sites.
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I need them made and fitted in 3 days |
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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago
Maldon and Peterborough |
"Next question. Where can I buy number plates from?
Google is your friend.
I bought mine from ebay.
DVLA do sell diect or you can buy them from loads of sites.
I need them made and fitted in 3 days "
Oh. Sorry - the actual plates can be made at Halfords or other car part suppliers. All You'll need is the paperwork.
They'll even fit them for you (wear a low cut top). Lol |
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