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[H3] Buy private number plates
With a database of over 50 million car registration plates and a state-of-the-art search facility, we have a range of number plates to suit everyone. Use our simple online registration and receive your DVLA number plate in no time.
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[H3] Sell your number plate
Do you have a private number plate you are looking to sell? See what your registration number is worth by completing our free, no obligation valuation service.
Get your free valuation

[H3] 0% deposit number plate finance options
Spread the cost of your new number plate purchase with low monthly payment options, over 12 to 36 months with a zero-deposit option.
Read more about our finance deals

[H2] Why choose our private number plates?

Founded in 2010, our mission has always been to source and distribute the largest, most affordable supply of private number plates across the UK. Absolute Reg makes the process of buying, registering and selling personalised number plates as straightforward as possible. Discover our wide range of number plate options today.
About our values

[H3] Fast delivery on all number plates
Absolute Reg were awarded the highest on-time delivery 2020 by Reviews.co.uk. Buy your car number plate through us today for fast and reliable delivery. Read our reviews to learn more.

[H3] Competitive prices on all private registration plates
With private number plates starting from as low as £25, what are you waiting for? We will not be beaten on price, our price match promise ensures you won’t find your number plate cheaper anywhere else.

[H3] Just screw in place
We even stock acrylic number plates, so all you have to do is screw them in place, and away you go! It really is that easy to find, buy and install your new personalised number plate.

[H3] Exemplary after-sales support
Whether it's 2 weeks after the date of your purchase or 2 years, our friendly after sales team will be more than happy to help. We provide you with the easiest way to register your number plate with the DVLA.

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[H2] Order your new private number plate online
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[H3] Search for private registrations as low as £25

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[H3] Found your perfect number plate? Order online now within minutes

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[H3] Receive your documentation and assign your custom number plate

[H2] Affordable private car number plates and registrations
Our team of experts are on hand to help you find the best private number plates for you. Our website is accessible 24/7 so you can browse our selection of private number plates at your convenience. And when you’re ready, we're available to provide guidance and support in transferring your chosen registration number onto your vehicle.

[H3] Finance options available
As well as a large selection of number plates to choose from, we also have a variety of payment options available, including finance and Paypal. Choose to pay your new registration on the spot, or over the course of several months to spread out the cost of the purchase.

[H3] Secure payment
All of our payments are compliant with the payment card industry standards. We use secure payments so you can check out using your debit or credit card with peace of mind.

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Win a £300 Number Plate
Every month, we GIVEAWAY a brand new number plate to the value of £300!
To enter, simply sign up to our newsletter by filling in the boxes below.
We'll also update you with the latest sales, releases and useful tips around number plates!

[H2] Number plate news
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[H2] Private number plate FAQs

[H4] How do I buy a private number plate?
Buying a private number plate couldn’t be simpler. Use our search features to check the availability of the number plate you want. If it's available, you can can purchase it through our website in full or through flexible finance options.

[H4] Can I create my own number plate?
You can’t create a new registration plate, but you can use our database to find a valid licence plate that suits your taste. Search by your name, initials, favourite football team, or anything else you like to check the number plate’s availability.

[H4] How long does buying a number plate take?
You could receive your private number plate in as little as 7 working days.
Once the documents are received by the customer, these can be used to easily transfer the registration themselves with the DVLA. Full instructions on the reg transfer process will be included with the registration documents issued by Absolute Reg.

[H4] Can I buy a number plate as a gift?
Yes, number plates are becoming increasingly more popular as gifts. Whether for someone’s birthday or engagement, a number plate can be the perfect personalised gift to give to a friend or family member.
At the checkout, simply enter the 'Nominee Name' of the person you would like to gift. We would then dispatch the order to the billing address, so you can keep the gift a surprise.

[H4] Can I sell my number plate?
Yes, in most cases you will be able to sell your private number plate to someone else. If you currently have a number plate registration you would like to sell or transfer, you will probably be eligible to do so under the 'Cherished Registration Mark Transfer Scheme'.

[H4] Can I put my private number plate on any car?
Not quite, there are certain restrictions to adding DVLA number plates to your car. For example, you cannot make the car look newer than it is. So you cannot add an 08 age identifier to a car that was registered in 2006.

[H4] Can I put my private number plate on straight away?
Before putting your new private number plate on your vehicle, you first need to get it approved. When you purchase a new number plate regardless of style, you need to send off an application to get it approved. Once it has been approved you can go ahead and fit your DVLA registration to your vehicle.

[H4] Do you have to pay to put private number plates on a car?
No, you do not need to pay to put your private number plate on your car. You just need to apply by post or online, both of which are free. You will also need the vehicle’s log book (V5C).

[H1] Absolute Reg
the smart way to shop DVLA reg plates online
About Us
Our Values and Code of Practice
Customer Protection
Complaints Handing Procedure
Target response times
Payment Card
Contact Details
Opening Times
[H2] About us
Absolute Reg aims to provide British vehicle owners with the largest, most affordable selection of private number plates possible.
Founded in 2010, our goal was to make the process of buying and registering personalised registration plates smooth, fast and affordable. At Absolute Reg, we don't just supply your registration, but we also provide exemplary after-sales support, whether it is 2 weeks after the date of your purchase, or 2 years! Our friendly after sales team will be more than happy to help. We promise to fulfill all your expectations and provide you with the easiest way to register your DVLA private registration plates.
Absolute Reg is a DVLA-registered number plate supplier. We are also members of the Registration Numbers Club and MIRAD, so you can shop with confidence knowing you are guaranteed a safe, efficient registration purchase.
With a database of over 45 million registrations and a state-of-the-art search facility, we have a range of cherished number plates to suit everyone. Using our simple online ordering system, all you need to share is your name and address, it really is that simple. Well, make sure your order is dispatched quickly, so you can start enjoying your new customized number plate sooner rather than later. We even stock acrylic number plates, so all you have to do is screw them in place, and away you go! No need to worry about frustrating DVLA forms or even the long phone calls - the Absolute Reg team is here to do all of this for you.
If you're struggling to find the perfect new reg plate, don't hesitate to call. A member of the team will be more than happy to spend some time with you trying to find the cherished number plate you have always dreamt of, at no extra cost.
With private number plates starting from as low as E89, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an Absolute Reg team member, and you can be on your way to owning your perfect registration plate in as little as 5 minutes.
[H2] Our Values and Code of Practice
At Absolute Reg, our priority is to conduct all business practices in line with the very best ethical and commercial procedures. We do not manipulate customers into purchasing our products through pressurised selling methods, and we make every effort to ensure anyone intending to buy from us is fully informed at the time of purchase. Absolute Reg are devoted to maintaining all government-issued laws concerning our trading practices, these include (but are not limited to):
Sale of Goods
Distance Selling
Supply of Services
Unfair Contract Terms
Data Protection
Our Registration at the Information Commissioner's Office
Trade Descriptions
Business Names Act
Office of Fair Trading Consumer Credit
Display of Vehicle Licence Plate Regulations
We are fully committed to acting and trading in a manner that upholds the reputation of our governing body (the DVLA) and our industry as a whole. In every instance, we strive to keep our customers infirmed about their legal obligations in full in regard to their dealings with us as a business and the government prior to any transaction occurring.
All potential or returning customers can read our Terms and Conditions of business on our website: a printable version is also available for download. The terms are laid out plainly in an easy-to-read format and can be retrieved from crucial parts of our site prior to customers completing any purchases or selling to us.
In the event that Absolute Reg are bound by a duty of obligation to third parties in order to complete a business transaction, customers will remain fully informed of the process and provided with all required disclaimers before any sale is agreed-upon.
During the course of any transaction, customers will remain updated on the progress of their order and will be informed the moment anything new occurs in the process. All customers will be provided with genuine timescales for the fulfillment of their transactions from the start of the process.
[H2] Customer Protection
At Absolute Reg. We know that working with customers with integrity and respect, and making them aware of their value to us, leads to a long and fruitful business relationship founded on mutual trust. We strive for complete honesty and transparency in regard to our products and services. Which we would never misrepresent on purpose. Any information given to us by customers will remain safeguarded at all time in keeping with relevant government laws and statutes. In addition, we always aim to keep costs down without compromising on the quality of the goods or services we provide we will not, for instance, charge more for an order place via telephone, or increase the rate for advice rendered over the phone.
If you buy number plates with us, you can rest assured that you're getting a private plate which is entirely suitable for you and your vehicle. We operate a stringent policy that ensures all recommendations are made only after the customer's every requirement is first taken into account, whether online or by telephone.
In the event that a transaction cannot be completed in full and the buyer is not at fault, the customer will receive a full and immediate refund. A number of situations do exist that negate the customer's right to exit a contract under Regulation 13 of the Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations, but all customers will always be made aware of this before any agreements are put in place. We will, of course, make every effort to allow for cancellations where possible, as far as governmental procedure will permit.
In the course of the selling process, full payment will be collected from buyers as deposit before documents are passed on to the DVLA and transactions are completed. Once the DVLA confirms that plate transfer is successful, funds are released to the seller. The identities of buyers and sellers in every transaction cannot be made known in keeping with the Data Protection Act, though we must always submit to requests made by the police in their efforts to maintain the law
[H2] Complaints Handing Procedure
Our customer provides are on hand to answer any questions you might have, and we always aim to respond to form submissions 24 hours. Formal complaints must be submitted in writing by you or a nominated third party.
[H2] Target response times
Target At Absolute Reg we aim to respond with acknowledgment to all written complaints within 24 hours of receipt, and will respond in full to all complaints within a 10-day period. If a complete response cannot be issued within 10 days, customers will be kept up to date on progress every 10 days until a resolution is reached.
Our response will include: internal investigation outcome actions taken to rectify the problem and further improve upon our customer service: any refund or compensation or refund available. If a complaint cannot be resolved to the full satisfaction of the customer, an independent arbitrator may be employed to assist in the matter, at our discretion
The email address for formal complaints is info@absolutereg.co.uk and our business address is Absolute Reg LTD, 3 Eden Hall, Stick Hill, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 5QQ.
[H2] Payment Card, Data Security, Standard Compliant
Companies throughout the world have been hit with security issues in recent times that have resulted in the loss of payment card data or identity theft. At Absolute Reg, we maintain the best possible standards of accreditation in order to avoid such scenarios, and strive to work only with third parties that aim for similar levels of security prioritisation.
[H2] Contact Details
Tet: 0207 205 2347Email: info@absolutereg.co.uk
Business address: Absolute Reg LTD,  Suite 5, Chequers Barn, Chequers Hill, Bough Beech, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 5QQ
[H2] Opening Times
9am- 5pmMonday - Friday
To purchase a personalised number plates, sell your private plate or simply find our more about our services call our customer service team on 0207 205 2347. You can also contact us via email at info@absolutereg.co.uk or alternatively, you can fill out a number plate valuation form on our website.

[H2] News

We like to keep you updated with all the latest goings on here at AbsoluteReg. You can find special offers and discounts along with our opinions on the regulation changes etc on this page.

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[H2]
Win a £300 Number Plate
Every month, we GIVEAWAY a brand new number plate to the value of £300!
To enter, simply sign up to our newsletter by filling in the boxes below.
We'll also update you with the latest sales, releases and useful tips around number plates!

[H2] How Do I Search for a Number Plate?

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[H3] Search for a Custom Number Plate
Use our sophisticated number plate search functionality to search across 50 million private registrations. Whether you’re looking for a registration to match your name, initials, nickname or something else, it couldn’t be easier.

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[H3] Check to see if your Number Plate is Suitable
With private number plates starting from as low as £89, what are you waiting for? We will not be beaten on price, and our price match promise ensures you won’t find your number plate cheaper anywhere else.

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[H3] Click “View and Buy” and Checkout
The next step is simple, all you need to do is take your personalised number plate to the checkout.

[H2] Number Plate Search Inspiration
Not sure what to search for? Here are some ideas to get you started:

[H3] Car Manufacturers & Models
Do you have a favourite car manufacturer or model? You can search by brand – for example Tesla, Lamborghini, Audi, Land Rover – and even F1 number plates.

[H3] Names & Initials
Search for a plate based on any kind of name, including forenames, surnames and nicknames.

[H3] Locations
Search by city – London, Birmingham, Manchester – country or postcode. See all of our locations.

[H3] Sports Teams
We have thousands of plates to choose from based on your favourite sports team, including football, rugby and more.

[H2] Why Buy a Private Number Plate?
With a private number plate, you can hide the age of your car, market your business, deter crime, personalise your vehicle and make an investment!
Learn more about why buying a private number plate is worth it.

[H2] Number Plate Styles
There are many types of car number plates to choose from, many of which include a location and year identifier for when and where the mark was first registered. Some registration plates are dateless which means they cannot be applied to a vehicle regardless of its age.

[H3] Current/ New Style
Current registration plates, also referred to “new style registrations”, were introduced in September 2001. These number plates identify the year of issuance with a number. For example, 01 = Mar 2001, the first month of issuance.
BA64 ABC
Choose New Style

[H3] Prefix Style
Prefix number plates were launched in 1983, and contain a letter at the beginning of the registration to indicate the year in which the vehicle was registered. For example, A = August 1983, the first month of issuance.
A1 ABC
Choose Prefix Style

[H3] Suffix Style
Suffix number plates were introduced in 1963, and contain three letters and three numbers. The last letter indicates the year in which the vehicle was registered, for example, A = August 1963.
ABC 123
Choose Suffix Style

[H3] Dateless
Dateless number plates can be used on vehicles regardless of age. Often a prized collectors item owing to its rarity, a dateless reg plate contains a combination of 1, 2 or 3 numbers/letters. For example, A1, 123 A, or 123 ABC.
123 ABC
Choose Dateless Style

[H2] What to Do If You Can’t Find What You’re Looking For

Our customer service team are on hand to help you with any questions you have. We can help you to search for your dream number plate, or advise on next steps if you can’t find what you’re looking for. With millions of plates to choose from, it’s likely we can track down the perfect plate for your vehicle. Contact us today for more information.
[H2] Why Search for Your Next Number Plate with Absolute Reg

[H3] Largest Stock
We have stock of over 50 million DVLA registrations, so you can search through our database of number plates and find your perfect match.

[H3] Affordable Plates
Our number plates are some of the cheapest on the market, all because of our price match promise We refuse to be beaten on price, so much so that we will match or beat any cheaper price elsewhere.

[H3] After Sales Customer Service
Not only do we provide dedicated customer service during your search for a new registration plate, but after. Our friendly after sales support means that we’re happy to help, whether it’s 2 weeks or 2 years later.

[H3] Quick Delivery
Absolute Reg has previously been awarded the highest on-time delivery by Reviews.co.uk. Find out for yourself and search with us to find your new private number plate.

[H2] Check the Price of Your Existing Registration
Not only do we sell private number plates, we buy them too. We are a registered reseller of DVLA registrations and will help you sell your number plate swiftly and with ease.
If you’re looking to sell your current registration plate, simply get in touch for a quote.
Sell Your Number Plate
We have numerous channels to advertise your plates across, including social media, national newspapers and more. We ensure that your number plate is sold for the right price, to the right buyer and in your own time.

[H2] Check if You’re Eligible for Finance
Have you found the perfect number plate for your vehicle, but it’s just a bit out of your price range? We have options available to spread the cost with monthly instalments.
Simply choose the finance option at the checkout, and finance your number plate purchase from between 2 and 48 months.
Finance Your Number Plate