As you browse the personalised numberplates we have for sale, you’ll notice they’re listed with different descriptions such as ‘AVAILABLE NOW’ or
‘CHECK IT NOW’. This guide will help you to understand the differences between the different types of personalised number plate.
New-Available now
JU57 NEW
You will be the first person to own the exclusive rights to use these personalised number plates. You can purchase these immediately with a choice of
transfer options. You will find a wide range of prefix and current style plates that are available to buy and transfer straight away.
Q: What am I buying?
A: You’re buying the sole rights to display a “Government owned and controlled” vehicle registration mark. The government always remains the
ultimate ‘owner’ of every vehicle registration mark but they allow the rights to display the mark to be legally bought and sold. You (or any other
person you choose) will be nominated as the sole user of the registration mark and once it’s assigned to your designated vehicle, you will have full
control over its future sale and transfer.
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These personalized number plates are already in private ownership but are currently available to buy. Some are held on certificates and some are being
used on vehicles. The circumstances of each registration (such as whether they are on a certificate or vehicle) determines the timescale and the
transfer options available. In most cases the best option is to let us to complete the transfer for you, ensuring the transaction is secure and
completed as smoothly as possible.
To search for a pre-owned personalized numberplate, take a look at these areas:
These personalised number plates are already in private ownership and we are acting for the seller as their agent. If you enquire into one of these we
will contact the seller to confirm availability and other details. Some registrations are held on certificates and some are being used on vehicles.
The circumstances of each registration (such as whether they are on a certificate or vehicle) determine the timescale and the transfer options
available. In most cases the best option for peace of mind is to let us to complete the transfer for you, ensuring the transaction is secure and
completed as smoothly as possible.
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New release - How to buy
RE13 ASE
These personalised number plates are latest-series government releases which occur twice each year. They have never existed before and will be
released as part of the next registration mark sequence, becoming valid after the new car registration period begins (scheduled for the 1st March and
1st September each year). The public are invited to purchase the rights to these personalised number plates approximately 3-4 months in advance
(usually in June and November each year). Anyone can order these registrations but they can only be assigned to vehicles that are due to be registered
after the following new registration period date.
Once the release date has been confirmed, such registrations will be listed on our website as ‘New release-How to buy’ together with their prices. You
may then place your offer to acquire a registration mark either through our website or over the telephone in the normal way. On the release date your
offer will be presented to the Secretary of State for Transport for consideration on a first come, first served basis.
To find out more about these personalised number plates, take a look at the new releases area.
Under Offer
Registrations ‘Under Offer’ already have a sale proceeding on them. However, you can still make an enquiry and we will hold your details on file in
case the sale does not reach completion.
