Numberplate transfer | how to transfer a number plate

Transferring numberplates isn't as difficult as some numberplate dealers would have you believe- your first consideration is the status of the numberplate - it will either be on retention or on a vehicle.

If the numberplate is on retention

To transfer the numberplate to your car you will need to complete section 4 of the retention document. generally when numberplates are on retention- the assignment fee has been paid so you need only sign the document and send it to your DVLA local office. (full instructions are provided on the document)

If the plate is currently on a vehicle

You need to complete form V317 from the DVLA with the details of both vehicles.
The following documents will need to be sent to your local DVLA office.

* Registration document V5C for donor vehicle.
* Registration document V5C for the recipient vehicle.
* Valid MOT certificate for both vehicles.
* Photocopy of both tax discs.
* £80 cheque payable to DVLA Swansea

Again full instructions for the numberplate transfer process can be found on the V317 and V750 or V778 documents.

As with all numberplate transfers- it's vital you update your insurance company as soon as possible so that your policy will display your correct registration number at all times.