How To Remove A Personalised Number Plate From Your Car.
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How to Remove a Personalized Number Plate from Your Car
Summary
When you're ready to remove your personalized number plate?"perhaps to sell or trade your car, or even scrap it?"you have two main options. If you're trading in your car at a dealership, the dealer can often handle the transfer for you when they register your new car. Below are the details for managing the transfer yourself.
Keywords
Car registrations, personalized number plates, cherished numbers, private plates.
Article Body
Option 1: Vehicle-to-Vehicle Transfer
The first method involves transferring your plate from one vehicle to another. This costs £80. To proceed, complete form V317 from your local DVLA office and submit it with:
- V5C registration document (logbook)
- MOT certificate (if required)
- A cheque for £80 payable to DVLA Swansea, with the registration number on the back
It’s also helpful to include photocopies of each tax disc. You should hear back in about 10 days, either with an appointment for vehicle inspection or with the replacement tax disc and MOT certificate. You’ll receive forms V948, which authorize you to get new plates made at a motor accessory shop, provided you present proof of identity (driver's license, utility bill, bank statement).
Drawback: You need both cars simultaneously. If you dispose of the old car before completing the transfer, you risk losing the registration number with it. Likewise, transferring the number to a car not registered in your name means you’re giving the number away.
Option 2: Retention
This option places your registration number on retention at a cost of £105, involving only the donor car. Complete form V778/1 from your DVLA local office and submit it with your:
- V5C registration document
- MOT certificate (if applicable)
- Cheque for £105 made out to DVLA Swansea, with the registration number on the back
Including a photocopy of the tax disc is recommended. Expect a response within 10 days with either an inspection date or replacement documents. The retention document (V778) should arrive around 10 days later. It is valid for 12 months and allows number assignment to a car in your name without a transfer fee.
Tip: Fill in the nominee section during application with a suitable person's name (like a spouse). This is free at the time of application and allows you to assign the number to their car if desired. Changing the nominee costs £25 after the V778 is issued.
Additional Information
These explanations cover straightforward transfers. More complex situations, like those involving Northern Ireland, may require individual advice.
In summary, whether you’re transferring between vehicles or opting for retention, understanding the process and fees will help ensure a smooth transition for your personalized number plate.
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