Best Way to Transfer Private Registration Plates

Now you have bought your new super cool private number plates; there are some things that you have to do before putting them on your car. Cherished number plates are a great way to give your vehicle its own personality on the road. 

However, after you have purchased your new plates there are a few legal hoops to jump through. Making sure that you have transferred your vehicle registration number correctly will require the completion of some necessary forms and you will need to satisfy a few requirements.

• Make sure you have a V778 retention document or a V750 certificate of entitlement in your possession.

• Make sure your new cherished number plates don’t make your car appear younger than it really is. (This is a big no-no legally speaking)

• Make sure you have the vehicle logbook (VC5)

Once you have completed the purchase and have the necessary documentation for your private plates, you can handle the transfer in 3 ways.

• Online

• By Post

• With SwiftReg’s Managed Transfer Option

You will also need to verify that your vehicle is eligible for private plate transfer. It will need to satisfy the following conditions and be:

• Registered with the DVLA 

• Fully operable 

• Available for inspection (rare but will need to be available if called).

• Require a mandatory MOT and have this in place

• Have vehicle tax

Transfering your new private plates means contacting the DVLA, removing the old registration first if this is a privately owned one, and assigning your newly purchased plates to your vehicle. If you have never bought cherished number plates before, it can be a bit daunting. 

Dealing with the necessary government agencies and completing all the necessary reg transfer paperwork must be done correctly. Enter the wrong information, and it may delay you from transferring your vehicle registration number and can sometimes cost you a fee to correct the mistake. 

At SwiftReg, we offer a full Fast Track Transfer Service at the checkout to transfer cherished plates to your vehicle with a minimum of fuss. 

To make sure things go smoothly, we will:

• Deal directly with the DVLA on your behalf.

• Complete all government forms

• Ensure all documentation is correct

• Unassign old number plates

• Ensure legal transfer of new cherished plate

This will help you to avoid any legal hassles and make the transfer process for your new plates as smooth as possible. We will just need a few details from the vehicle logbook (VC5) and then we will handle the rest for you. 

Our speedy service means that we can normally complete the reg transfer process in less than 24 hours from the time we receive your details and have all the necessary paperwork in our possession. Avoid complications and know that your transfer will be handled quickly and professionally. As soon as the cherished plate transfer process is complete, you will display your new plates and receive a new logbook for your vehicle shortly after.

Swiftreg can also conduct the transfer on a future date of your choice. We have many clients whom purchase a registration as a gift and set a date for the transfer to be conducted in-line with this special date.

Don’t risk running into unnecessary problems; let us handle your plate transfer today so you can have complete peace of mind.

Get your private number plates transferred the easy way and learn more about our Fast Track Transfer Service at Swiftreg.co.uk