The craze for private number plates still exists as seen on the cars of many passengers and drivers. They were once considered luxury and were used only by the society’s elite crowd. Things have changed today as the market has come up with multiple cheap number plates. Getting personalised number plates is similar to getting a car registration where numbers and letters are combined to get a unique number plate.

Things Represented on a Private Number Plate: 

These plates usually include the owner’s name or particular words or contain some numbers significant to the vehicle’s owner. If you’re looking for an affordable option, you could get plates containing your initials and you can get this within £300.

Where to Buy?

You just can’t create a number plate containing numbers or letters of your choice. You must follow a specific format as set by the DVLA. You can buy one from the DVLA website or from several online independent dealers. 

Cost Matters:

The cost depends mostly on how clearly a specific name is spelt. The more clearly it is spelt, the more expensive and the less obvious it looks (like your initials) the lesser it costs you. The price range for these private number plates according to the DVLA website lists is from £250 to £399 and this includes the transfer fee. An additional fee of £80 will be charged if the purchase price has not included the transfer of new registration to your vehicle.

Styles of Plates:

There are four styles for UK vanity plates –

• Current Style
• Dateless Style
• Prefix Style
• Suffix Style

The most expensive of them is the dateless style which implies that your car date is not displayed on the license plate as is the case with other types. These styles are highly desirable and buyers who can afford a great deal of money can choose this.

Choosing a number that is personally appealing: 

Since the number will appear on the front as well as the back of your car, select one that the driver finds most appealing. While some choose their number plates for status reasons, some choose what suits their personality. The latter option is longer lasting when compared to the former as it might lose its appeal with time. This way you can choose an affordable option rather than spending a fortune on something that lasts only for a short while.

Paperwork is Vital:

If your number plate does not include paperwork as is required by the DVLA, it is worthless. Papers are important for application process, failing which the DVLA has the right to deny the owner of a new license plate. If it is still being used, you need to have the V750 entitlement document. If it’s not in use, you need to a V778 retention document. The person whose name is on the document must sign on both of these.

It’s fun to add personalised number plates on your car as it seems more personal and unique to the owner. Before hunting for one, set your budget, come up with your favorite style and be flexible to various options that suit your preferences.