How Can You Get Replacement Number Plates?

Do you require replacement number plates?

If the number plate attached to your car has got multiple scratches, or broken, or has deep marks, or faded that are hiding the letters and numbers from people’s view, then it is illegal to carry on with that number plate and you have to replace it as soon as possible.

Some agencies make replacement number plates for both bikes and cars. They also make an extra set of number plate if asked by the customer. They offer the online facility to design the number plates.

You have to select your plate style:

The notable number plate dealers deliver standard, square, oblong or motorbike number plates along with various emblems, lettering and borders options as per the customer’s choice. These agencies are registered with the DVLA and supply road legal number plates. The cost is reasonable too.

Documents needed for replacement number plates:

As per the law, you have to give the current proof of identity as well as proof of entitlement to the quoted registration mark for receiving the replacement number plates.

In case, you reserve your number plate online, you have to wait until the verification of your documents is done.

The documents that come under the proof of identity:

• Driving licence

• Passport

• Bank or building society statement that is issued within the last 6 months

• Police warrant card

• Current telephone, utility or Council Tax bill that is issued within the last 6 months

•Identity card of armed forces

• Debit/credit card that is issued by building society or bank

• A national ID card that is issued by the state of territory’s government apart from the UK

You must remember that any proof of identity should display your name and address.

Documents that come under the proof of entitlement:

• V5C (Vehicle Registration Certificate)

Please note that the old blue V5 certificate is no more valid, and the new red ones are accepted.

• V750 (Certificate of Entitlement)

• V379 (Temporary Registration certificate)

• V5C/2 (tear-off slip from V5C section 10)

• V11 (vehicle Licence Renewal)

• V778 (Cherished Transfer Retention Certificate)

• V948 (Authorization Certificate) from the local office of DVLA containing official DVLA stamp, or, a downloaded eV948 hard copy.

Note that there will be no acceptance of forms shown via smartphone.

• An authorization letter provided by the Fleet Operators inclusive of a hire or lease company. The letter should quote the V5C document reference number.

You may have to give the third document in case the two documents that you provided to the store do not display your address. Let’s say you have brought a debit card along with a V948 into the specific store, but none of the document contains the place you reside. Hence, you have to bring another listed document for providing the proof of address.

The DVLA has imposed legal guidelines. You have to abide by them, otherwise, you won’t be provided with any replacement registration plate.

About eV948:

As of 2015 March, the DVLA let people tom place their private number plates registration number on retention via online.

The benefits are as follows:

• Instant confirmation about the retention of the personalized number plate can be received.

• Information about the future registration number is given.

An electronic version of the V948 is released by the DVLA. It is known as eV948. This certificate can be downloaded. One can present the downloaded certificate inclusive of the other paperwork to make the replacement plate.

You can save all the hurdles linked to the fitting of number plate by giving the responsibility to the renowned plate setters. They make use of the adhesive pads for fixing the plate to a vehicle, or, drill the plate to attach it firmly on the vehicle. The price they ask is quite reasonable. You will get their contact details online. Pre-booking is welcomed by them. Remember that fitting of the registration number plate is subject to vehicle inspection. Never play with the guidelines established by the DVLA. Even the font, letters, color, etc. must meet the DVLA standard. Otherwise, you may end up in big penalty. Always choose a number plate fixing company that is approved by the Department of Transport.