Sell my number plate
Sell Your Private Number Plate With No Upfront Fees
Selling a private number plate should be simple. Enter your reg to start selling, agree your asking price, and we’ll do the rest: we find the buyer, handle the DVLA transfer and make sure you’re paid securely.
There’s nothing to pay upfront and it’s free to list your plate with us. We work on commission only, so you pay nothing unless your plate sells. There’s no obligation, and the asking price is always your call.
Selling with us
- No upfront fees and no obligation to sell
- Free to list until your plate sells
- Commission only: you pay nothing unless your plate sells
- We find the buyer and filter out time wasters
- We handle the DVLA transfer and your secure payment
The process
How to Sell Your Number Plate
Selling your private number plate with us takes four simple steps. Here’s how it works from start to finish.
Enter your reg
Enter your reg at the top of the page to start the selling process. We’ll value your plate for free first, so you know what it could realistically sell for, usually the same day.
Agree your asking price
We’ll recommend a realistic asking price based on real market data. It’s always your decision, and you can change it at any time.
We find the buyer
We advertise your plate free of charge to buyers who are actively searching for private registrations. We handle every enquiry and filter out time wasters.
Transfer and payment
Once a buyer is found, we manage the full DVLA transfer, then release your secure payment as soon as the transfer is confirmed.
Cost to sell
How Much Does It Cost to Sell a Number Plate?
Nothing to get started. There are no upfront fees and no fee to list your plate, so you can put it up for sale with no financial risk.
No upfront fees
It costs nothing to get started, and there’s no obligation to sell.
Free to list
There’s no upfront fee to put your plate up for sale, and we advertise it until it sells.
Commission only
We earn a commission when your plate sells, deducted from the agreed sale price. You pay nothing unless and until you make a sale.
Because we only earn when your plate sells, our goal is the same as yours: selling it for the best possible price.
Ready to sell your number plate?
Free to list, no upfront fees, and commission only when it sells.
Getting paid
When Do I Get Paid for My Number Plate?
We release your payment once the sale is complete and the DVLA has confirmed the transfer. Exactly when that happens depends on how your plate is held.
If your plate is on a vehicle
- What happens
- The plate is transferred off your vehicle to the buyer, and the DVLA re-registers your vehicle.
- When you’re paid
- Once you send us a copy of your replacement V5C logbook, your payment is released.
If your plate is on a certificate
- What happens
- The registration is assigned to the buyer’s vehicle, or held on a new certificate.
- When you’re paid
- Once the DVLA confirms the assignment, or we receive the updated V750 or V778, your payment is released.
If your plate is being transferred off a vehicle, don’t sell or scrap that vehicle until the transfer is complete, as you could lose the right to the registration.
Getting ready
What Do I Need to Sell My Number Plate?
To sell your private number plate, you’ll need the document that shows you own it. Tick off what you have:
Your options
Selling Privately vs Selling With Us
You can sell a private number plate yourself through auction sites or classified listings, but it comes with risks: time wasters, payment fraud and the hassle of handling the DVLA transfer yourself. A specialist reaches buyers who are already looking for private registrations.
| Selling it yourself | Selling with us | |
|---|---|---|
| Finding buyers | You advertise and wait for interest | We put your plate in front of active buyers |
| Time wasters | You deal with every enquiry yourself | We filter them out for you |
| Payment | Risk of fraud or chargebacks | Secure payment, released once the transfer is confirmed |
| DVLA paperwork | You handle the transfer yourself | We handle it all |
| Pricing | Guesswork, and it’s easy to under-price | Expert pricing from real market data |
| Cost | Listing and platform fees vary | Free to list, commission only when it sells |
Sale prices
What Could My Number Plate Sell For?
It depends on the plate. Most private plates sell for a few hundred pounds, while short dateless plates, low numbers and plates that clearly spell a popular name or word can sell for thousands, or even six figures. Find your plate type below, or see our full number plate valuation guide.
Ranges show typical open market prices by format and are a guide only. Individual plates can fall well outside them.
Maximise your return
Getting the Best Price for Your Number Plate
Some plates achieve a higher price than others. The registrations that tend to sell for the most, and the fastest, usually have:
- A clean name, word or set of initials. The more naturally a plate reads, the more buyers it suits.
- Fewer characters. Short registrations are rarer and in higher demand.
- A rare or sought-after combination. Popular initials and low numbers attract the strongest interest.
- An older, dateless format. Dateless plates don’t show a vehicle’s age, so they can go on any car.
Ready to sell?
Sell Your Number Plate the Easy Way
You don’t need to advertise your plate yourself, deal with time wasters or negotiate with strangers. Tell us your reg to get started. We’ll value your plate for free first, with no obligation to sell.
If you decide to sell, we’ll agree an asking price with you, find the buyer, handle the DVLA transfer and release your payment once it’s confirmed.
Start selling today
- No upfront fees and free to list
- Commission only when your plate sells
- No obligation to sell
FAQs
Selling Your Number Plate: Common Questions
How do I sell my number plate?
Enter your reg at the top of the page to get started. We’ll value your plate for free, agree your asking price with you, and manage the whole sale for you, from finding the buyer to the DVLA transfer and your payment. It’s free to list, and we only charge commission when your plate sells.
How much does it cost to sell my number plate?
Nothing upfront. There are no upfront fees and it’s free to list your plate. We work on commission only, deducted from the sale price when your plate sells, so there are no fees unless you make a sale.
Will you buy my number plate?
We don’t make cash offers for plates. Instead, we sell your plate for you: we agree an asking price with you, advertise it to buyers who are actively looking for private registrations, and handle the transfer and payment when it sells. That way the price is set by the market, and you stay in control of it.
Can I sell my number plate instantly?
You can start straight away. Enter your reg and we’ll value your plate, usually the same day, then list it for sale as soon as you’ve agreed an asking price. How quickly it sells depends on the plate, its price and buyer demand.
Can I sell my number plate back to the DVLA?
No. The DVLA doesn’t buy plates back from private owners. To get money for your plate, you’ll need to sell it to a buyer, either privately or through a specialist like us.
When do I get paid?
We release your payment once the sale is complete and the DVLA has confirmed the transfer. If the plate is coming off your vehicle, that’s once the DVLA has re-registered your vehicle and you’ve sent us a copy of your replacement V5C. If the plate is on a certificate, it’s once the registration has been assigned to the buyer or the updated certificate has been received.
Can I sell my plate if it’s still on my car?
Yes. We’ll arrange for the plate to be taken off your vehicle and transferred to the buyer, and your car keeps a registration throughout. Don’t sell or scrap the vehicle until the transfer is complete.
What paperwork do I need to sell my number plate?
You’ll need your V5C logbook if the plate is on a vehicle, or your V778 retention document or V750 certificate of entitlement if it isn’t.
How long does it take to sell a number plate?
It depends on the plate, its asking price and current buyer demand. Names, short combinations and dateless plates tend to sell faster because they appeal to more buyers. We advertise your plate to active buyers until it sells.
Can I change my asking price?
Yes. The price is always your decision. Just let us know the new price you’d like, and we’ll update it.
Can I sell a number plate I’ve inherited?
Yes, as long as you have the documents that show your entitlement to the registration, such as a V750 or V778. If you’re not sure what you have, our team can help you check.