Tips for buying Personalized Number Plates

Personalised Number, Name or Registration plates, no doubt present an  identity to an object or creditable distinction to one’s profession. However,  car number plates, get the immediate  attention when we talk about number  plates in any  form and this  notion is due to the  feel pride the car  owner feels when they’ve  made their  vehicle unique.

And a nicely written and matching number plate adds to the reputation of that treasured asset. A good number plate says volumes about the identity of the owner of the vehicle and reflects personality of the owner. So with this added value, the personalized plates and number plates continue to be popular among masses in the United Kingdom which is why you can procure in range of £250 up to £250,000!

From a number of number plate service providers in UK one can purchase customized plates including Cherished Number Plates, Mr Number Plates, Mrs Number Plates, Doctor Registration Plates, GB Number Plates, UK Number Plates, Irish Registration Plates and BIG Private Plates and others. 

You can have more than one single plate for a single vehicle and you do not need to put it onto a vehicle, tough you can keep it with you on a retention certificate that is renewable every year for a fee of £25 (Current DVLA fee).  In order to assign a personalised number plate, it is must to verify all the relevant documents into your nearest VRO office as they are situated in various towns throughout the UK.

Now on to the selection of best and most valuable registration numbers you can pick those are with least amount of numbers and letters. As if now in UK, there is release of registration numbers twice in a year on 1st March and 1st September, you have better chances to get registration number of your choice as to beautify on personalised number plate.


Personalized number plates are not only good at for beautification and identification but also hold great investment proposition too. However, on the investment aspect of number plates you need to take great care of some issues. Be sure about the period of high sales for the plates as the market for number plate investment also prone to volatility of market like many other investment opportunities.

Number plates are a luxury item, so finding a buyer for your plate can sometimes take more than expected. In case you are determined to sell your well valuable possession you set the price for your personalised plate after evaluating overall market conditions relative to the millions of other plates in the market. When possessing a number plate do also consider overhead cost like DVLA involved in it. This way you can go for selecting a precious and beautiful personalised number plate for yourself. Also keep in mind that you can find assistance selling your number plate by working with some of the various number plate vendors who may even buy your plate back!