Replacement Number Plates
Damaged, faded, stolen, or cracked? Get road-legal replacement plates fast — same registration, factory-fresh quality.
✓ DVLA-Registered Supplier
✓ From Just £12.49
Fast Turnaround
Most replacement plates are manufactured and despatched the same day you order. Express and next-day delivery options available UK-wide.
Secure & Compliant
As a DVLA-registered supplier, we record buyer details for every plate we make — protecting you and keeping the roads safer for everyone.
MOT-Ready
Every replacement plate we produce meets BS AU 145e and will pass an MOT inspection straight out of the box.
Upgrade at the Same Time
When you replace, why not upgrade? Swap your flat plate for 3D gel or 4D acrylic characters and add a flag badge or border — all for the same registration.
When Do You Need Replacement Number Plates?
Number plates deteriorate over time. UV exposure causes the reflective background to yellow and fade. Road debris chips characters and cracks the polycarbonate face. Winter salt corrodes fixings and causes lifting at the edges. Even a seemingly minor crack across a character can be enough for an MOT tester to mark it as a fail — and police can issue a fine of up to £1,000 for an illegible or non-compliant plate. If your plates are showing any of the following, it is time to replace them: yellowing or discolouration of the background; faded, cracked, or chipped characters; visible cracks across the plate face; characters that have started to lift or peel; or physical damage from a minor collision or car park scrape.
Theft is also a significant reason drivers need replacement plates. Plate cloning — where criminals copy a legitimate registration and attach it to a stolen vehicle to evade detection — remains a serious issue in the UK. If your plates have been removed and stolen, you should report this to the police and obtain a crime reference number. You may then order direct replacement plates from us, and you should also consider notifying the DVLA. Having a crime reference number on record provides important protection if the stolen plates are later linked to offences.
What Documents Do You Need?
Under the Road Vehicles (Display of Registration Marks) Regulations 2001, number plate suppliers are legally required to verify your entitlement to display a given registration before manufacturing a plate. This applies whether you are ordering new plates for the first time or replacing existing ones. You must provide one of the following:
Accepted Proof of Entitlement
- V5C vehicle registration certificate (logbook) showing the registration
- V5C/2 new keeper supplement (for recently purchased vehicles)
- Certificate of entitlement (V778) for a private registration
- DVLA retention document (V778) or transfer certificate
- Current insurance certificate showing the vehicle registration
- Current vehicle tax (road tax) certificate or digital record showing the registration
You’ll also need to provide proof of your own identity — a driving licence or passport is standard. We handle all uploads securely through our checkout process and your documents are not retained beyond the legally required period. Once verified, we record your name, address, and the registration — a legal obligation placed on all DVLA-registered number plate suppliers to maintain a record of every plate they produce for a minimum of three years.
How to Order Replacement Plates
Enter Your Registration
Type your existing registration into our plate builder. Choose your style — flat, 3D gel, or 4D — and customise with badge, border, or slogan if desired.
Upload Your Documents
Securely upload a photo of your V5C (or other accepted proof), plus your driving licence or passport. Takes under a minute.
Fast Delivery to Your Door
We manufacture your plates and despatch them promptly. Standard, express, and next-day delivery options available. Fitting is straightforward — same screw holes or adhesive pads as your old plates.