What happens to my private registration plate?

If your car has a private or cherished registration plate that you want to keep, you'll need to transfer it from the vehicle before we buy it. You can do this through the DVLA either online or by post, which typically takes a few days.

The DVLA will issue a retention certificate allowing you to keep the registration for future use. We can still proceed with the sale while this is being processed, but the car will revert to its original registration number or be issued an age-related plate.