Valid Documents
All registered DVLA number suppliers are required by law to obtain proof of entitlement and ID before handing over number plates. If you use a supplier who doesn’t need to see your documents, you are helping crime. But the real question is, how safe are you registration detail with them if they are already breaking the law?
For full DVLA regulations, visit the official DVLA guidelines.
If you would like any more information please contact us: Email: info@plateboss.co.uk – Call: 0203 733 2494
Frequently Asked Questions About UK Number Plates
If you are ordering your plates for collection, you can bring your documents with you when you come to collect your number plates.
If you are ordering for delivery, you must send us your documents before we dispatch your new number plates. You can do this via email, whatsapp or post.
If you are ordering your plates for collection, you can bring your documents with you when you come to collect your number plates.
If you are ordering for delivery, you must send us your documents before we dispatch your new number plates. You can do this via email, whatsapp or post.
If you are ordering your plates for collection, you can bring your documents with you when you come to collect your number plates.
If you are ordering for delivery, you must send us your documents before we dispatch your new number plates. You can do this via email, whatsapp or post.
If you are ordering your plates for collection, you can bring your documents with you when you come to collect your number plates.
If you are ordering for delivery, you must send us your documents before we dispatch your new number plates. You can do this via email, whatsapp or post.
If you are ordering your plates for collection, you can bring your documents with you when you come to collect your number plates.
If you are ordering for delivery, you must send us your documents before we dispatch your new number plates. You can do this via email, whatsapp or post.
Yes. We are registered with the DVLA and are authorised to produce road legal number plates.
All registered DVLA number suppliers are required by law to obtain proof of entitlement and ID before handing over number plates. If you use a supplier who doesn’t need to see your documents, you are helping crime. But the real question is, how safe are you registration detail with them if they are already breaking the law?
By law we require two documents before we can craft your personalised number plates.
Docs required:
- ID
You can use the following to confirm your name and address:
- Driving Licence (Photo-card or paper counterpart)
- Utility bill, Council Tax bill or rates bill from the last 6 months
- Bank or building society statement from the last 6 months
- National Identity Card
The following will confirm your name only:
- Passport (doesn’t have to be issued in the UK)
- Bank or building society debit or credit card
- Police warrant card
- Armed forces identity card
2. Proof of entitlement to the registration number
- vehicle registration certificate (V5C or V5CNI)
- new keeper supplement (V5C/2 or V5C/2NI)
- certificate of entitlement (V750 or V750NI) to the number
- retention document (V778)
- a renewal reminder for vehicle tax or SORN (V11 or V11NI)
- temporary registration certificate (V379 or V379NI)
- a number plate authorisation certificate (V948) with an official stamp from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) or Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
- an electronic number plate authorisation certificate (eV948)
- a letter of authorisation from a fleet operator (including lease or hire company) quoting the document reference number from the registration certificate
- if your fleet is in the new V5C on demand scheme (also called ‘V5C suppression’), a PDF of the vehicle’s details from the view vehicle record service
For more information please visit our valid documents page by clicking here
Yes, absolutely! PlateBoss offers a convenient online platform for you to design, customise, and order your number plates from the comfort of your home or office. We’ve made the process easy and user-friendly. Our website is fully secure from your first visit to completion of your order.
Absolutely! We offer a walk in service for all customers.
We have a fantastic range of road legal number plates for you to choose from in store.
We can make your number plates while. you wait.
Yes, 3D gel number plates provided by PlateBoss are fully legal and compliant with UK regulations. We ensure that all our plates meet the necessary DVLA standards.
4D number plates, available at PlateBoss, feature raised characters that add a distinctive, premium look to your vehicle. They are 100% road-legal and a popular choice for those looking to stand out.
Your privacy and security are our top priorities. We use advanced encryption and secure payment methods to protect your personal information when ordering number plates online
At PlateBoss, we offer efficient and reliable delivery services. We aim to process and dispatch orders within 24 hours. All orders are sent via Tracked Royal Mail 48, which means you should received your new number plates within 2 working days from dispatch. If you need your plates in a hurry you can always upgrade your delivery to our 24 hour service!
Yes you can! simple choose in-store pick up at check out and we’ll take care of the rest.
Of course! You can either order online or pop in to our store to collect your plates on the same day!
You can get better service than that now can you?!!!
While we take utmost care in packaging, if on the very rare occasion your plates arrive damaged, please contact our customer support immediately. We will arrange for a replacement, no questions asked.
✔ Yes! Our 4D plates are fully DVLA-compliant and meet BSAU 145e regulations.
📢 See our full guide: Are 4D Plates Legal?
UK law requires you to provide one form of ID and one proof of vehicle ownership.
📢 Check our Valid Documents Guide for a full list.
✔ We offer fast UK delivery, with most orders shipped within 24-48 hours.
✔ Need it faster? Same-day pickup is available at our Hounslow store!
✔ 3D plates have raised gel letters with a glossy finish.
✔ 4D plates use laser-cut acrylic for a bolder, 3D block effect.
📢 See our comparison guide: 3D vs 4D Plates.
✔ Yes! We offer custom fonts, borders, flags, and 4D & gel styles.
📢 Use our Plate Builder to design yours now!
✔ Yes! Our store in Hounslow allows you to order, collect, and fit your plates.
✔ We accept Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Apple Pay, Klarna, and more.
✔ Buy now, pay later options are available.
✔ Yes! We offer special pricing for dealerships & trade buyers.
✔ We offer replacements or refunds if your plates arrive damaged.
List of Acceptable documents:
Before purchasing number plates in the UK, you must provide valid documents as required by law.
Below, you’ll find a list of accepted forms of ID and vehicle documents.
See our How to Order guide for full steps on buying your custom number plates.
What Documents Are Needed to Order Number Plates?
Identification
You can use the following to confirm your name and address:
- Driving Licence (Photo-card or paper counterpart)
- Utility bill, Council Tax bill or rates bill from the last 6 months
- Bank or building society statement from the last 6 months
- National Identity Card
The following will confirm your name only:
- Passport (doesn’t have to be issued in the UK)
- Bank or building society debit or credit card
- Police warrant card
- Armed forces identity card
The ID document you provide does not need to match the entitlement document; this is because the laws permit buying number plates as a gift.
Registration Entitlement
- vehicle registration certificate (V5C or V5CNI)
- new keeper supplement (V5C/2 or V5C/2NI)
- certificate of entitlement (V750 or V750NI) to the number
- retention document (V778)
- a renewal reminder for vehicle tax or SORN (V11 or V11NI)
- temporary registration certificate (V379 or V379NI)
- a number plate authorisation certificate (V948) with an official stamp from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) or Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
- an electronic number plate authorisation certificate (eV948)
- a letter of authorisation from a fleet operator (including lease or hire company) quoting the document reference number from the registration certificate
- if your fleet is in the new V5C on demand scheme (also called ‘V5C suppression’), a PDF of the vehicle’s details from the view vehicle record service
Why Are These Documents Required?
All registered DVLA number suppliers are required by law to obtain proof of entitlement and ID before handing over number plates. If you use a supplier who doesn’t need to see your documents, you are helping crime. But the real question is, how safe are you registration detail with them if they are already breaking the law?
For full DVLA regulations, visit the official DVLA guidelines.
If you would like any more information please contact us: Email: info@plateboss.co.uk – Call: 0203 733 2494
Frequently Asked Questions About UK Number Plates
If you are ordering your plates for collection, you can bring your documents with you when you come to collect your number plates.
If you are ordering for delivery, you must send us your documents before we dispatch your new number plates. You can do this via email, whatsapp or post.
If you are ordering your plates for collection, you can bring your documents with you when you come to collect your number plates.
If you are ordering for delivery, you must send us your documents before we dispatch your new number plates. You can do this via email, whatsapp or post.
If you are ordering your plates for collection, you can bring your documents with you when you come to collect your number plates.
If you are ordering for delivery, you must send us your documents before we dispatch your new number plates. You can do this via email, whatsapp or post.
If you are ordering your plates for collection, you can bring your documents with you when you come to collect your number plates.
If you are ordering for delivery, you must send us your documents before we dispatch your new number plates. You can do this via email, whatsapp or post.
If you are ordering your plates for collection, you can bring your documents with you when you come to collect your number plates.
If you are ordering for delivery, you must send us your documents before we dispatch your new number plates. You can do this via email, whatsapp or post.
Yes. We are registered with the DVLA and are authorised to produce road legal number plates.
All registered DVLA number suppliers are required by law to obtain proof of entitlement and ID before handing over number plates. If you use a supplier who doesn’t need to see your documents, you are helping crime. But the real question is, how safe are you registration detail with them if they are already breaking the law?
By law we require two documents before we can craft your personalised number plates.
Docs required:
- ID
You can use the following to confirm your name and address:
- Driving Licence (Photo-card or paper counterpart)
- Utility bill, Council Tax bill or rates bill from the last 6 months
- Bank or building society statement from the last 6 months
- National Identity Card
The following will confirm your name only:
- Passport (doesn’t have to be issued in the UK)
- Bank or building society debit or credit card
- Police warrant card
- Armed forces identity card
2. Proof of entitlement to the registration number
- vehicle registration certificate (V5C or V5CNI)
- new keeper supplement (V5C/2 or V5C/2NI)
- certificate of entitlement (V750 or V750NI) to the number
- retention document (V778)
- a renewal reminder for vehicle tax or SORN (V11 or V11NI)
- temporary registration certificate (V379 or V379NI)
- a number plate authorisation certificate (V948) with an official stamp from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) or Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
- an electronic number plate authorisation certificate (eV948)
- a letter of authorisation from a fleet operator (including lease or hire company) quoting the document reference number from the registration certificate
- if your fleet is in the new V5C on demand scheme (also called ‘V5C suppression’), a PDF of the vehicle’s details from the view vehicle record service
For more information please visit our valid documents page by clicking here
Yes, absolutely! PlateBoss offers a convenient online platform for you to design, customise, and order your number plates from the comfort of your home or office. We’ve made the process easy and user-friendly. Our website is fully secure from your first visit to completion of your order.
Absolutely! We offer a walk in service for all customers.
We have a fantastic range of road legal number plates for you to choose from in store.
We can make your number plates while. you wait.
Yes, 3D gel number plates provided by PlateBoss are fully legal and compliant with UK regulations. We ensure that all our plates meet the necessary DVLA standards.
4D number plates, available at PlateBoss, feature raised characters that add a distinctive, premium look to your vehicle. They are 100% road-legal and a popular choice for those looking to stand out.
Your privacy and security are our top priorities. We use advanced encryption and secure payment methods to protect your personal information when ordering number plates online
At PlateBoss, we offer efficient and reliable delivery services. We aim to process and dispatch orders within 24 hours. All orders are sent via Tracked Royal Mail 48, which means you should received your new number plates within 2 working days from dispatch. If you need your plates in a hurry you can always upgrade your delivery to our 24 hour service!
Yes you can! simple choose in-store pick up at check out and we’ll take care of the rest.
Of course! You can either order online or pop in to our store to collect your plates on the same day!
You can get better service than that now can you?!!!
While we take utmost care in packaging, if on the very rare occasion your plates arrive damaged, please contact our customer support immediately. We will arrange for a replacement, no questions asked.
✔ Yes! Our 4D plates are fully DVLA-compliant and meet BSAU 145e regulations.
📢 See our full guide: Are 4D Plates Legal?
UK law requires you to provide one form of ID and one proof of vehicle ownership.
📢 Check our Valid Documents Guide for a full list.
✔ We offer fast UK delivery, with most orders shipped within 24-48 hours.
✔ Need it faster? Same-day pickup is available at our Hounslow store!
✔ 3D plates have raised gel letters with a glossy finish.
✔ 4D plates use laser-cut acrylic for a bolder, 3D block effect.
📢 See our comparison guide: 3D vs 4D Plates.
✔ Yes! We offer custom fonts, borders, flags, and 4D & gel styles.
📢 Use our Plate Builder to design yours now!
✔ Yes! Our store in Hounslow allows you to order, collect, and fit your plates.
✔ We accept Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Apple Pay, Klarna, and more.
✔ Buy now, pay later options are available.
✔ Yes! We offer special pricing for dealerships & trade buyers.
✔ We offer replacements or refunds if your plates arrive damaged.