FAQs
Everything you need to know about buying and assigning your private plate.
Buying a registration
Are your registrations registered with the DVLA?
Yes. All registrations advertised on our website are registered with the DVLA and can be legally assigned to your vehicle if the vehicle age requirements are met.
Is the price advertised including the entitlement fee?
Yes, it's inclusive of delivery, entitlement fee and any tax. You only pay for a set of physical plates separately.
Can I still purchase even though I don't have a vehicle, or if my vehicle doesn't meet the age requirement?
Yes. You can purchase a registration and keep it on retention certificate until ready to assign to a suitable vehicle. The expiry date is mentioned on the certificate (most of our registrations have around 9 or 10 years left). You must assign the registration to a vehicle before the expiry date or renew it with DVLA for an additional 10 years at a cost of £80.
Can I get a refund?
Unfortunately you cannot. A registration is classed as ‘personalised goods’ under the law; and as we sell rights to the registration it cannot be damaged per se – therefore no refund claim can be made to Megaplates.
Your certificate
How long will it take for me to receive my certificate of entitlement?
Roughly 5-7 working days. If any delays, we will communicate this with you first.
How do I change the registered owner of a registration?
The only way to change the registered owner of a registration is by assigning it to a vehicle. Whoever is the registered owner on the V5 logbook will become the new owner. If you have purchased a registration from us, you can keep it unassigned until ready to do so. Make sure to assign the registration before the expiry date on the certificate or renew it with DVLA at least 3 months prior.
Assigning your plate
How do I assign a registration to my vehicle?
You can assign a registration online via the DVLA website between 7AM to 7PM, Monday to Sunday. Please see link: gov.uk/personalised-vehicle-registration-numbers/keep-or-assign
- Visit the above link and fill out all required details. All information will be on your vehicle's latest V5 logbook and the certificate of entitlement provided by us.
- Once the online application is successful (only takes a few minutes), you must immediately put on your physical plates and notify your insurance company your registration has changed. After that, you are good to go and drive with your new personalised registration!
DVLA will issue you a new V5 logbook with your new registration within 3 to 5 working days. It will be sent to the same address as on the existing V5 logbook. All previous documents will expire (old V5 logbook and certificate of entitlement).
Where can I get a set of physical plates made?
Our go-to man is @umrplates or visit his website umr-accessories.co.uk and let him know we sent you!
Still got a question?
Send us a message and we'll get back to you.