Key points
- Road-use plates start from £13.49 and a standard 2D pair costs £24.99
- 3D gel pairs cost £34.99 and 4D pairs cost from £36.99 to £45.99
- You can buy a pair, a single front plate or a single rear plate
- You need two documents: proof of name and address, and proof of entitlement to the registration
- Only a DVLA registered number plate supplier can legally make road plates
- Production starts once payment and documents are approved
- Plates made correctly to your details cannot be returned; faulty or wrongly made plates can be returned within 30 days
- Tinted and ghost plates sold for road use can fail the MOT and bring a fine of up to £1,000
Buy Number Plates Online
Buy number plates online from a DVLA registered supplier and see the full price before you pay. Road-use plates start from £13.49 and a standard pair costs £24.99. Choose your plates in our number plate builder, provide your documents at checkout, and we make your plates to BS AU 145e once everything is approved. To buy a number plate UK law requires every seller to check your identity and your right to the registration, so this page sets out exactly what you pay, what you need and what happens next.
Every price, extra and delivery charge shown before payment
Secure card payment at checkout
Pairs, single front plates and single rear plates
Documents checked before any road plate is made
Number Plate Prices When You Buy Online
Plate style | Character finish | Front and rear pair |
|---|---|---|
Flat black print | £24.99 | |
Domed clear gel over black characters | £34.99 | |
4D 3mm | Laser cut acrylic, 3mm | £36.99 |
4D 5mm | Laser cut acrylic, 5mm | £39.99 |
4D gel | Acrylic with a gel cap | £45.99 |
Need only one side? Buy a single front number plate or rear number plate, priced when you select it, from £13.49 for a road-use plate. Flags and the green flash add £3.99, and fixings run from £0.99 for adhesive pads to £5.99 for anti-theft screws. To compare these prices with the high street and other sites, see how much new plates cost.
How to Buy a Number Plate Online
You can order number plates online in four steps, from typing your registration to paying.
Enter your registration. Type the registration and see your plate appear straight away.
Choose your plates. Pick car or motorbike, a pair or one plate, then the finish, any flag and your fixings. The total updates with each choice.
Check out securely. Review the delivery options and the full order total, then pay by card.
Provide your documents. Give proof of your name and address and proof of entitlement to the registration. Production starts once payment and documents are approved.
What You Need to Buy Number Plates in the UK
Two documents, the same at every registered supplier: one showing your name and address, such as a driving licence, and one showing you are entitled to the registration, such as a V5C, the green new keeper slip or a V750 certificate. If you do not have your V5C, other documents work too. Our guide to the documents you need lists them all.
Delivery and Order Timing
Your number plate order goes into production after payment and document approval, so the quickest orders are the ones with clear documents. Delivery choices and their prices appear at checkout before you pay. If you need plates by a set date, check priority number plate delivery, where timing depends on payment, stock, document approval, the daily cut-off and working days.
Returns on Made to Order Number Plates
Online registration plates are made to your registration, so they are treated as customised items. Under our returns and refunds policy:
A plate that arrives defective, misprinted or damaged, or is wrong because of our mistake, can be returned within 30 days of delivery and we cover the return postage
A plate made correctly to the details you entered cannot be returned, so check the preview before you pay
Approved refunds go back to your original payment method within 3 to 7 business days
To report a problem, email contact@regup.co.uk with your order number, the reason and a photo of the plate.
Where to Buy Number Plates Safely Online
Anyone can list plates on a marketplace, but only a DVLA registered number plate supplier can legally make road plates. Before you buy UK number plates online from any site, check that it:
Asks for proof of identity and entitlement before making a road plate
Prints its name, postcode and the BS AU 145e mark on every plate
Shows a real business address and company details
Keeps show plates and novelty finishes separate from road plates
A seller that skips the document check, or sells tinted and ghost plates for the road, is selling plates that can fail the MOT and bring a fine of up to £1,000.
Number Plates Online for Every Vehicle
Order registration plates for any road vehicle from the same builder:
Cars and vans: buy car number plates UK wide as a pair or one side, starting with car and van number plates
Motorbikes: a single two line rear plate, see motorcycle number plates
Replacing lost, stolen or damaged plates: go to replacement number plates
Personalising the look: borders, flags and finishes on custom number plates
Why Buy Number Plates From REGUP
One price shown from first choice to checkout, with no extras added at the end, on all number plates online UK orders
Live preview, so you see exactly what you are paying for
A UK vehicle data company: check a car with a free car check, then plate it in one place
Registered in Scotland, company number SC836719, 24 Fleming Avenue, Clydebank, G81 1AJ
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy number plates online without documents?
Not road plates. Every registered supplier must see proof of your name and address and proof of entitlement to the registration before making them. Show plates need no documents but cannot be used on a public road.
How much does it cost to buy number plates?
A standard 2D pair costs £24.99, 3D gel £34.99 and 4D from £36.99 to £45.99. Single road-use plates start from £13.49, and delivery is shown at checkout.
Can I buy just one number plate?
Yes. To buy a car number plate for one side only, choose front only or rear only in the builder and you pay for one plate.
How long does it take to get number plates bought online?
Production starts once payment and documents are approved. Delivery choices and timings are shown at checkout, and priority delivery is available for urgent orders.
Can I return number plates?
Plates that arrive defective, misprinted, damaged or wrong because of our mistake can be returned within 30 days of delivery. Plates made correctly to the details you entered cannot be returned because they are made to order.
How do I pay for number plates online?
To purchase a licence plate or pair, pay by card at checkout. The full total, including delivery, is shown before you pay.
Where can I buy number plates near me?
From any registered number plate supplier. You can also order a number plate online from a registered supplier and get the same legal plate delivered to your door.