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What you need

The number plate supplier will need to see at least one document from each of the lists below. This will allow the number plate supplier to confirm your name, address and entitlement to the registration number. All documents must be original, not copies.

Documents to confirm your identity

One of the following:

• driving licence, whether or not issued in the United Kingdom (UK) (with or without a photo)
• a bill from your electricity, gas or water supplier, a landline telephone bill, a council tax bill or rates bill in Northern Ireland (issued within the last six months)
• a bank or building society statement (issued within the last six months)
• a passport, whether or not issued in the UK
• a national identity card issued by the government of a state or territory other than the UK
• a debit or credit card issued by a bank or building society
• a police warrant card
• an armed forces identity card

Documents to establish your entitlement to the registration number

One of the following:

• vehicle registration certificate (V5C or V5CNI)
• new keeper supplement (V5C/2 or V5C/2NI)
• certificate of entitlement (V750 or V750NI) to a vehicle registration number
• retention document (V778) (not applicable in Northern Ireland)
• a renewal reminder for a tax disc or SORN (V11 or V11NI)
• temporary registration certificate (V379 or V379NI)
• a number plate authorisation certificate (V948) with an official stamp from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) or Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA)
• a letter of authorisation from a fleet operator (including lease or hire company) - the letter must quote the document reference number from the registration certificate

Find your nearest registered number plate supplier

Remember, you should only use a registered number plate supplier. They will need to see original documents before they can supply you with new number plates.

• Find your nearest registered number plate supplier