There are fees to pay to DVLA for carrying out particular tasks relating to personalised number plate ownership. Here is a brief summary of the various types of fees and what they cover. All DVLA fees are correct at the time of writing.
Placing a Personalised Registration on Retention – fee of £105
This is simply when you wish to separate your personalised registration from a vehicle and keep it on a DVLA document, rather than transferring it to another vehicle. The DVLA form to complete for this task is called a V317 – Application to transfer or retain a vehicle registration number. Read more about how to retain a personalised number plate.
Transferring a Personalised Registration – fee of £80
This is when you want to transfer a personalised registration, typically direct from your old car to your new car. The DVLA form to complete is the V317 – Application to transfer or retain a vehicle registration number.
Extending a Retention Document (V778) or Certificate of Entitlement (V750) – fee £25
If you already have a Retention Document or Certificate of Entitlement you will be aware it is valid for one year. During the 28 days before your document is due to expire you can apply to extend the entitlement for a further 12 months. This article explains the difference between a V750 and a V778.
Adding or Changing a Nominee – fee £25
When you are ready to assign or transfer a personalised registration to a car, the name on the DVLA Document (either Grantee or Nominee) must match the name of the registered keeper of the vehicle. If it does not you need to add a nominee by completing the necessary section on your DVLA Certificate. Grantee and Nominee explained.
Some of the terms used within the personalised number plates industry are not used in everyday conversation and can sometimes be a little confusing. If you have any further questions you can visit your nearest DVLA Local Office for advice, or contact the DVLA vehicle enquiries helpline on 0300 790 6802.
