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Buy a private (personalised) number plate, assign it or transfer it to a vehicle - renew or update your entitlement certificate.
You can buy a private (personalised) registration for your vehicle’s…
Buy from DVLA You can buy new numbers from DVLA Personalised…
To assign a private (personalised) number to a vehicle, you need one of…
You can apply to take a private (personalised) number off a vehicle if you…
You must renew your right to use your private (personalised) number every…
You can sell or give a private (personalised) number to someone. The…
If your private (personalised) number is already assigned to a vehicle,…
You might get a refund of £80 if you have the right to use a private…
If someone has died and left you a personalised number in their will, or…
How to register your vehicle and the cost: including new registrations, kit-built vehicles, repairs and restorations, and structural modifications.
You have to register a car or any other vehicle as soon as you’ve: bought…
Register a new vehicle The dealer will usually register a brand new…
Your vehicle may not have been registered before with DVLA if it’s: brand…
You’ll have to pay a fee of £55 if you’re registering and taxing a vehicle…
Repairs and restorations bring a vehicle back to the manufacturer’s…
Your vehicle must meet the road vehicles regulations if you use it on the…
If you modify a chassis, monocoque bodyshell or frame to change the…
Your vehicle must comply with the road vehicles regulations if you use it…
All vehicles registered in the UK must have a unique, stamped-in vehicle…
DVLA issues ‘Q’ registration numbers to vehicles whose age or identity is…
Use Form RR to request an amendment to your certificate of registration or naturalisation.
Application form to keep a vehicle registration number (personalised number plate) and put it on another vehicle.
Application form RX1 to enter a restriction.
You should use form V55/5 to register a used vehicle.
You should use form V55/4 to register a new vehicle.
How to register your charity once it has been set up, what you need before you start your application and what happens after you apply.
Contact your electoral registration office if you have a question about voting in UK elections or the electoral register.
Guidance for Ofsted staff on registering childcare providers and childminder agencies.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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