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Private plate confusion - Private sale

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My old car has a private plate on and i have just bought a car on a private sale (only ever done showroom). Looked on the dvla website and baffled :huh:

How do i apply for a reg number for my old car and transfer my plate to the new car...

I now have to go the the confusing Tax, insurance and wether to sell mine private or get ripped off by 'we buy any car' - other sites are available :rotfl: i need it gone asap

Any advice gratefully recieved

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  • Quentin
    Quentin Posts: 40,405 Forumite
    Google transfer personal number plate to new car
  • DUTR
    DUTR Posts: 12,958 Forumite
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    My old car has a private plate on and i have just bought a car on a private sale (only ever done showroom). Looked on the dvla website and baffled :huh:

    How do i apply for a reg number for my old car and transfer my plate to the new car...

    I now have to go the the confusing Tax, insurance and wether to sell mine private or get ripped off by 'we buy any car' - other sites are available :rotfl: i need it gone asap

    Any advice gratefully recieved

    You get your current plate put on retention, then you can get it transfered to your latest car, costs around £80.
  • CKhalvashi
    CKhalvashi Posts: 12,134 Forumite
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    DUTR wrote: »
    You get your current plate put on retention, then you can get it transfered to your latest car, costs around £80.

    Or if the car will arrive before the car is sold, then it should be easy enough.

    The form you will require is V317.
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  • You can get it put on retention online now.
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