Order of play purchasing a private llate

spud

Hi all. First time I’ve done this. Purchased via dvla and waiting for the new registration document. What order do I need to do next steps as unclear when I can buy and install etc. I’m sure it’s simpler than I’m thinking. Thanks in advance.

paul_c123

1. Wait for physical copy of V750 to arrive in the post
2. Get new physical number plates made up using the V750 and an ID document eg driving licence from an approved supplier
3. Apply the plate to the car using the gov.uk portal: https://www.gov.uk/personalised-vehicle-registration-numbers/keep-or-assign (you will need the vehicle's current V5 document (reference number) for this).
4. Inform your insurance company of the change of registration

Mildly_Miffed

If you want the plate to remain private, just get the retention certificate and put it safely in a locked drawer. Take it out and look at it when you're sure nobody else is around.

The last thing you want to do is get it assigned to a car, and have to display it for the hoi polloi to see in public.

forgotmyname

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82080177#Comment_82080177

Watching some of the dashcam videos on YT it seems that a private plate gives you the privilege of using a phone in traffic,
running red lights and also forcing your way through traffic.

It helps if you choose from a small group of cars which gives you added benefits.

Mildly_Miffed

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82080467#Comment_82080467

Can't be very private if you're seeing it on youtube.

Unless they want it to be so private they simply haven't fitted plates at all? There's a lot of those around.