Contact DVLA

Trade licence plates

Before you contact DVLA, read about:

• who is eligible for trade licence plates
• how to apply for a trade licence and how much they cost
• the rules for using your trade plates
• how to replace lost, stolen or damaged trade plates
• how to renew your trade licence
• how to change your business name or address
• how to end your trade licence and return your trade plates

When to contact DVLA

You should receive your trade plates within 4 weeks of DVLA receiving your application. Contact DVLA if it’s been more than 4 weeks since you applied.

By phone

DVLA Trade Licence Plate Enquiries
Telephone: 0300 300 1495
Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm
Saturdays, 8am to 2pm
Find out about call charges

By post

DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1DZ

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• 2. What do you need help with?: Trade licence plates
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