Sell Your Private Number Plate

Most plates that are priced realistically sell within 30 to 90 days. Highly desirable short plates often sell faster, while niche or specialist plates can take longer. We agree your minimum price and listing strategy up front, then keep you updated as enquiries come in.

Commission is agreed in writing before your plate is listed. It is either a fixed percentage of the sale price or an agreed amount above your minimum net payout. The exact figure depends on the plate, market demand, and the sale price you want to achieve. There is no listing fee and no fee if the plate does not sell.

You do. We provide a free expert valuation based on live demand and recent comparable sales, but the final asking price is your decision. We can flag if a chosen price is significantly above market expectations, but we will not list at a price you have not agreed to.

By bank transfer once two conditions are met: the buyer’s funds have cleared into our account, and the DVLA has confirmed the registration has been formally transferred or retained in the buyer’s name. Typically the whole sequence takes 7 to 14 working days from a buyer committing.

Nothing. There is no listing fee and no sale-no fee. You can leave the plate listed for as long as you’d like, adjust the price at any time, or withdraw it entirely. You remain the owner until a sale completes, and you can continue to retain or assign the plate yourself whenever you choose.

Not always. If your plate is currently assigned to a vehicle, we can guide you through retaining it onto a V778 certificate before sale. If it is already on a V750 or V778 retention certificate, you are good to list it as is. We will tell you which applies during the valuation.

Yes, but you will need written authority. Common cases are executors selling a plate from an estate, family members helping an elderly relative, business signatories selling a company plate, or solicitors acting under power of attorney. Send us the basics and we will tell you exactly what documentation is needed.

For most individual sellers, selling a single private plate is not a taxable event. Plates can fall under capital gains rules in some circumstances, particularly for higher-value sales or business owners. We are not tax advisors and recommend speaking to an accountant for definitive advice on your situation.

Yes. The standard process is to retain the plate onto a V778 certificate first, which removes it from the vehicle and assigns it back to a generic registration. Once on retention, we can list and sell it without affecting the car. The retention process is a standard DVLA service we can help arrange.

Tell us. You are free to consider any offer, but please be aware that you remain bound by our listing agreement during its term. If you’d prefer to accept a private offer, we can advise on the cleanest way to wind down the listing.