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Over 50 million personalised registrations and private number plates

If you need a plate, without the hassle and wait, then Plate locker is here with over 75 million DVLA and personalised registrations to choose from.

Use our state-of-the-art search to find your perfect registration. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, call us on 07593374965 and one of our friendly advisers will be happy to assist

Dealing with the DVLA’s official documents can be complicated. By selecting our Fast Track Transfer Service at checkout, we’ll take care of all the necessary paperwork for you.

Select the acrylic plates option at checkout or place an order here for a set of DVLA-compliant, high-quality and customisable plates delivered in one business day.

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Number plate search guide

Welcome to our Private Number Plate Search Guide! Whether you’re looking for yourself, a unique gift, a professional touch for your business, or simply want to hide the age of your vehicle, this guide will help you find the perfect option. We’ll walk you through everything you need to know to make the process simple and enjoyable, ensuring you find a number plate that suits your needs and style. Let’s get started on your search!


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Prefix Number Plates

Introduced in 1983, prefix reg plates are popular style registration plates in the UK. The prefix number plates have the following 3 features:

The first letter represents the age of the registered vehicle

Then the next characters on the reg plate are 1–3 digit numbers

Then the last three characters on the plate are the area code

You cannot include the letters I, Q or Z in your prefix number plates. And you can incorporate the letters O and U only in the last three characters of your prefix registration plates. These number plates are a blend of uniqueness along with maintained regulatory compliance, making them a perfect option.


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Current Number Plates

Introduced in September 2001 by DVLA, current number plates use the style of 2 letters that is the code for the region, then 2 numbers that are age identifiers like prefix number plates, and then 3 random letters suitable for you. This current plate number style format makes them easily recognizable.


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Dateless Number Plates

Introduced in 1903 by local authorities, dateless number plates are timeless in appearance as they do not display the year of its issue. You can even find a few Irish number plates among our dateless reg plates. These dateless plates have a simple letter that defines the region code which each local DVLA office holds, and unique numbers ahead that differentiates the vehicle from others.


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Suffix Number Plates

As DVLA was running out of dateless number plates in 1963, they introduced the suffix number plates. These number plates had age identifiers, making them more customer friendly. The structure used for suffix number plates was BBB*A, here A represented the age of the vehicle, * represented 1-3 digit numbers for the vehicle and BBB can be random letters.


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Irish Number Plates

Irish number plates that are used in the UK cars are also called Northern Irish plates. The vehicles that were registered in 1903 in Northern Ireland were assigned dateless registrations. The Irish registration plates had the format like AZ*, here, AZ represents two to three letters code that must contain either an I or a Z, and * represents a random number between 1 to 9999.


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Why Choose a Plate Locker for Your Private Number Plates UK?

At Plate Locker, we simplify the process of buying and managing your private number plates in the UK. With user-friendly platforms and expert support, you can find your perfect plate with ease.

You can now easily browse through thousands of unique combinations to find the perfect number plate that resonates your style and personality with Plate Locker.

Now get a range of price options that suit different budgets to ensure you find the plate that matches your financial expectations without any hidden costs.

You can now choose your private plate transfer preference, while you can choose whether you would like to self-transfer or you can take the help from our experts.

With Plate Locker, enjoy the simple and secure checkout procedure to process the payment online. With our range of services and payment options, we also offer security over each transaction.



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Yes, private number plates UK offers individuality to your vehicle while increasing its resale value. They serve as a unique form of expression that often attracts interest and admiration over other number plates.

No, not every private plate is suitable for all vehicles. To purchase a type of private number plate in the UK, you must adhere to the regulations applied for that private plate. For example, for prefix number plates, the regulation is age-related, where your vehicle must be registered between 1983 to 2001 and it should clearly justify the age identifier on the number plate.

To retain a private number plate UK, you can apply for a retention certificate at DVLA, which allows you to keep the plate without attaching it to a vehicle. This provides you the flexibility for your future use.

Yes, you can place a personal registration number plate on a lease car after checking and taking approval from the leasing company. If they have any specific guidelines or restrictions around the number plates, you will have to adhere to the same.

To sell a private number plate, you can visit Plate Locker’s sell your number plates page and register your plate either on auction or sale, to attract buyers across the UK.