Before you order
Order road legal car and van number plates as a matching pair from £24.99 or a single front or rear plate from £13.49. Choose printed 2D, 3D gel or 4D, pick the size that fits your vehicle and see the price before you pay.
What you need to know
- Pair from £24.99, single front or rear from £13.49
- White front and yellow rear reflective plates
- Standard, short, hex, square and import sizes where compatible
- Made to BS AU 145e by a DVLA registered supplier
A pair or just the plate you need
Choose a white front and yellow rear pair for a matching finish, or replace a single front or rear plate. Enter the registration exactly as it is assigned to the vehicle. REGUP manufactures the physical plates; an order does not buy or transfer a registration number.
Find the right finish and fit
Printed 2D has flat black characters, 3D gel has a rounded raised face, and glossy 4D acrylic has defined raised edges. compare printed, 3D gel and 4D finishes before choosing. Standard, short, hex, square and import sizes are offered only where compatible with your selection.
Measure the mounting area and check the full registration layout before choosing a size. A smaller or shaped backing must still leave the required character sizes, spacing and margins. Available combinations are shown in the builder; the preview does not replace the manufacturing checks.
From configuration to production
Road-use plates need evidence of your name and address and your entitlement to the registration. No account is needed to order. Pay securely, then follow your order link and its evidence instructions; further or original documents may be required. Production starts after payment and document approval.
The delivery service, cost and full order total are shown before payment. Next-day services refer to delivery after dispatch, where available for the postcode. Same-day production depends on the working-day cut-off, payment, approved documents, stock and capacity. Ordering alone does not guarantee next-day arrival.
Car and Van Plate Prices by Finish
Pair prices from the builder. Size supplements, flags and fixings are added to the total, and delivery is chosen at checkout.
Finish | Pair | Character |
|---|---|---|
£24.99 | Flat printed black | |
£34.99 | Printed with a clear domed gel top | |
£36.99 | Laser cut acrylic raised 3mm | |
£39.99 | Laser cut acrylic raised 5mm | |
£45.99 | Acrylic base with a gel dome |
A Pair or a Single Plate
A pair gives you a white front and yellow rear in the same finish, which is the simplest choice for a new look or a car you are selling. If only one plate is damaged, order a single front number plate or rear number plate and match the finish of the one you keep.
Van Number Plates Follow the Same Rules
Van registration plates follow the same law as car registration plates. Vans and light commercial vehicles use the same plates as cars: a white front, a yellow rear, the same font, sizes and markings. A few points come up more often on vans:
Rear doors and step bumpers often need a screw fixed plate rather than adhesive pads
Tow bars and ladder racks must not hide any part of the rear plate
Fleet vans look consistent when every vehicle carries the same plain 2D finish
The rear plate lamp must light the plate at night, which the MOT checks
Sizes for Cars and Vans
Most cars and vans take the standard 520mm x 111mm oblong front and rear. Some need a short plate for a narrow bumper, a hex shaped plate, or a square rear plate on 4x4s and imports. The builder lists only sizes compatible with your registration, so characters stay at full legal size. See UK number plate sizes, short number plates and hex number plates.
What Every Car Plate Must Show
The registration exactly as issued, in the prescribed font and spacing
Characters 79mm tall and a single shade of black
A reflective white front and yellow rear with no pattern, tint or cover
The supplier name and postcode and the BS AU 145e mark
Illegal plates can bring a fine of up to £1,000 and an MOT failure. The full list is in our UK number plate rules.
How to Order Car or Van Plates
Enter the registration. Type it exactly as shown on the V5C for the car or van.
Choose pair or single and a size. Select a pair, front only or rear only, then the size that fits your mounting area.
Pick a finish and extras. Choose 2D, 3D gel or 4D, then any flag, border or fixing kit.
Pay and send documents. Upload proof of identity and entitlement through your order link, listed in documents you need. Production starts after approval.
Plates, Not Registrations
An order buys the physical plates for a registration you are entitled to use. It does not buy, transfer or assign a registration. If you want a private number, see private number plates explained first, then order plates once the number is on your V5C.
Why Order Car and Van Plates From REGUP
Every finish and size on one page, with the price shown as you build
Guest checkout with no account needed
A UK vehicle data company: check a car with a free car check and plate it in one place
Registered in Scotland, company number SC836719, 24 Fleming Avenue, Clydebank, G81 1AJ
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy just one car number plate?
Yes. Select Front only or Rear only instead of a pair. A front plate has a white reflective background and a rear plate has a yellow reflective background.
Can I order van number plates here?
Yes. Use the car and van options, then check the mounting dimensions and available layouts for your vehicle.
Does this include a private registration number?
No. The price is for making physical plates for a registration you are entitled to display.
Are fitting kits included?
No, fitting kits are optional. Adhesive pads cost £0.49 and a screw and cap kit £2.99, shown in the itemised total before you pay.
How much are car number plates?
A standard 2D pair costs £24.99, rising to £45.99 for 4D gel. A single front or rear plate starts from £13.49.
Are van number plates different from car plates?
No. Vans use the same white front and yellow rear plates, font, sizes and markings as cars.
See the selected plate finish
Compare real plate finishes and details before adding your selection to the cart.