Here is Your Guide to Renew or Replace Your Private Number Plate in the UK

At our store Easy Number Plates, we meet many people every day who are puzzled about the renewing/replacing process for personalized number plates.


Now you don’t need to worry, here is your guide to help you renew your private number plate.


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You must renew your right to use your private (personalised) number every 10 years if it’s not being used on a vehicle. If you got your private number before 2015, you must renew it more often - check your V750 or V778 document.


You’ll permanently lose the right to use the number if you do not renew it before the expiry date. DVLA will not accept applications made after that date.


When to apply for renewing your V750 certificate of entitlement or V778 retention document?


You can apply to renew your V750 or V778 up to 28 days before it expires. Do not apply earlier than this or your application may be refused.


You’ll get a reminder letter or email if you’re not using a private number and your right to use it is about to run out.


You can renew it for up to 10 years, and it does not cost anything to do.


How can I renew V750 (personalised number plate)?


You can renew your V750 (Personal number plate) by 2 methods, here are these:



  1. Renew your V750 online: You can renew your V750 by using the DVLA personalised registration account you used to buy your private (personalised) number.

  2. Renew by post: Fill in the form on the V750 or V778.  Send the V750 or V778 to the address on the form.


How to replace a lost or stolen V750 or V778?


You can easily apply for a replacement V750 or V778 if:



  • it has not expired.

  • you’re the person with the right to use the number (your name will have been on the V778 or V750 as the ‘grantee’)


It’ll take around 3 to 4 weeks for the new V750 or V778 to arrive.


Can I apply online to replace a lost or stolen V750?


Yes, You can apply for a replacement V750 by using the DVLA personalised registration account you used to buy your private (personalised) number.


Is there any alternate way to replace a lost or stolen V750 or V778?


Yes, there is an alternative way to replace V750 or V778. You can send a letter to DVLA Personalised Registrations to ask for a replacement V750 or V778. Below is the address:


DVLA Personalised Registrations
Swansea
SA99 1DS


If your address or name has changed, you’ll need to include an extra document with your letter.


If your address has changed, include proof of your identity. This can be a copy of:



  • a household bill sent to you in the last 3 months

  • your Council Tax bill for this year

  • a bank or building society statement sent to you in the last 3 months

  • a medical card

  • your current British driving licence

  • your passport

  • your birth certificate


If your name has changed, include proof of your name change. This can be a copy of:



  • your marriage certificate

  • the decree nisi or decree absolute from your divorce

  • a deed poll to show you’ve changed your name legally


We hope this answers your queries regarding renewing or replacing your private (personalised) number plate.


And if you are planning to get a private (personalised) number plate here is your guide to private number plates.


Reference of the guide: https://www.gov.uk/personalised-vehicle-registration-numbers/renew-private-number-certificate