Private number plates for sale from Plate Master

What are private number plates?

Private number plates are compelling replacements for the standard issue DVLA registration numbers which have been applied to a vehicle. The terms cherished number plates and personalised number plates are often used to describe the same thing. You will also find that "registration" is frequently used interchangeably with "number plate".

They're sought after for a variety of reasons - to celebrate something personal such as a name, initials, occupation, favourite dog breed, football team etc. Perhaps as an investment - old plates or plates with rare letter and number combinations can carry significant value, or simply to disguise the age of a vehicle.

Use our unique system to find your perfect personalised number plate

Plate Master uses a totally unique system to help find personalised number plates. It has been specially developed, uses dedicated technology and is capable of uncovering private number plates you may never have considered - hidden diamonds waiting for you!
Search for private number plates with anything: words, names, initials or specific private plates. Try entering your name - nicknames and variations of your name will automatically be considered to find your personalised number plate.

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How to buy a car registration

Buying a private number plate is easy with Plate Master.

Browse through our extensive database of number plates.

Type in what you are looking for into the search box. You can try a name, initials, car make or whatever you want to see on your private number plate. You can use the sort controls to find the cheapest match, and the 'suitable for' filter to make sure the registration is appropriate for the age of your vehicle.

Review the plate options.

Click View & Buy to see your chosen registration on a number plate and the breakdown of costs. This page will also state the age of the vehicle that you can assign the number plate to.
Sometimes you will see button 'Enquire' for plates where we need to do some further checks before we can sell them. Just complete the online form and submit your enquiry. We will get back to you within 48 hours.

Reviewing the price.

You will see the 'DVLA fee' is added to your total payment. This amount is charged by the Government Department (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) for all transactions involving buying and selling number plates.

Payment options.

You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal online, or by phoning us on 01642 363030. Our friendly experienced sales staff will look after you. You will need to provide information about the vehicle that will be assigned the new private number plate. At Plate Master we can also provide you with actual number plates to attach to your car. They can be delivered to your home within a few days of purchase, saving you plenty of time.

Transferring the plate.

You cannot use your new private number plate on a vehicle until the DVLA has 'assigned' it. You will need to decide whether you want to keep your old number plate, otherwise it will will be "overwritten" once you have assigned your new private number plate to the vehicle.
We provide fast-track assignment service making it quick and easy for you.

Popular FAQs about number plates

The starting price for a private number plate from Plate Master is as little as £49. Our selection of cheap private plates is constantly being refreshed. Of course, the sky's the limit when it comes to the other end of the market - with some private number plates fetching hundreds of thousands of pounds.

Registering a private number plate to a vehicle is a simple online process. If the vehicle meets all the relevant criteria (taxed, tested, of suitable age) then using information from it's V5 logbook and the V778/V750 registration document you can put the plate on the car in moments.

You can transfer a private plate from one vehicle to another, from a vehicle to a certificate, or from a certificate onto a vehicle. In most cases this can be done online, simply requiring some basic information from the vehicle(s) and/or certificate involved. The DVLA will then provide you with relevant updated paperwork (such as a new V5 logboook for any cars you have put a plate onto/taken a plate off), also handling the update of any relevant tax/MOT records. The final step you will have to perform is contacting your insurance company to let them know of the change of plate on any involved vehicles.

Absolutely, yes! They make great unique gifts for all sorts of occasions. All you need to know is how their name appears on their V5 logbook, then supply that when you're buying and the registration will be issued in their name, allowing them to pair it up with their vehicle.

When you assign a registration to your vehicle, your existing registration will be "overwritten". In future, should you take the registration off your car, it typically gets the previous registration back - but this is not guaranteed. If you have a private number plate on your car currently, you should first apply to transfer it to another vehicle or certificate to prevent any chance of it being lost.

Upcoming Number Plates - First Come, First Served!

The 26 series will arrive
in November 2025

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REGISTER INTEREST NOW!

The 76 series will arrive
in May 2026

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REGISTER INTEREST NOW!

Latest Number Plates - The 75's Have Arrived!

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Private Number Plates As Gifts

We all know how hard it can be to find a unique gift for someone special. We've all browsed through the shops and struggled to find that special present for a loved one.

Why not buy them a truly unique personalised number plate gift from Plate Master? A private number plate is something that can be kept indefinitely and can easily be transferred onto another vehicle - they won't lose it!

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