INF46 - Registration Numbers and You

These pages include extracts from the DVLA's INF46 leaflet called "Registration Numbers and You". You can download the original document by following this link

This leaflet and these pages gives general information. It is not a statement of law.
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This leaflet contains information about Registration Numbers and You. It is not a complete statement of law.

• What are registration numbers?
• Displaying registration numbers
• Where can you get a personalised registration number?
• What do you get for your money?
• Where else can you get a registration number?
• Transferring and retaining (keep the use of) registration numbers
• What if your right to assign or retain your registration number is due to end?
• Can you add or change the Nominee’s details on your Certificate of Entitlement or Retention Document?
• What if you no longer want to assign the registration number?
• You have seen Northern Ireland registration numbers advertised. Can you transfer one onto your vehicle?
• What if the vehicle is leased?
• What if your vehicle is stolen and not recovered?
• What if your vehicle is written off?
• What if your vehicle no longer exists or has been scrapped?
• What happens to the registration number if you export your vehicle?
• Can you keep the registration number if you want to rebuild your vehicle or convert it?
• You have an old vehicle which is not registered at DVLA. Can you register the vehicle and transfer or retain its registration number?