Regtransfers Blog

Self-driving cars: chaos durch technik?

26 April 2023

It seems that technology these days is rushed to market with a lot of hype and raised expectations. It also seems that the reality doesn't always live up to the elevated hopes of eager consumers.

St George and the playwright

22 April 2023

St George's Day, which falls on April 23rd, is celebrated as the national day of England. The day is named after Saint George, who is the patron saint of England and is widely recognised as a symbol of bravery and chivalry.

On the run

21 April 2023

Photo of athletes and the registration ATH 137E

The London Marathon is one of the most iconic and prestigious running events in the world and the 2023 edition of the race promises to be just as thrilling as ever.

Top footballer's best private plates

19 April 2023

George Best Mini with private number plate G18 EST

NB: We show George's plate here in its misspaced format for historical accuracy but we strongly advise readers not to display number plates with any spacing except that approved in the regulations. The regulations are vigorously enforced and penalties for non-compliance are substantial.

16 interesting facts about private number plates

14 April 2023

Over the last decade, private number plates have become immensely popular within the UK. They were once considered a status symbol of the rich and famous but these days, you are just as likely to find a private plate on a celebrity’s car as you are on your local plumber’s vehicle.

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Number plate guides

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The role of DVLA

Car registrations and number plates, including personalised number plates, in the UK, are the responsibility of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, usually known as the DVLA. It issues new registrations twice a year and also maintains the central database that records details of all vehicles licensed to drive on UK roads, along with their keeper and registration information.

Regtransfers works closely with DVLA to complete registration transfers as quickly and efficiently as possible. Regtransfers is a DVLA-registered supplier of personal car registrations and number plates and is listed on the DVLA Registrations website. All number plates supplied by Regtransfers comply with DVLA's prescribed standards and regulations.

DVLA administers all UK registration transfers and issues updated registration documents when the registration number of a car is changed, or when a registration is removed from a vehicle and placed on a retention document in accordance with the DVLA Retention Scheme.

DVLA is a registered trade mark of the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency. Regtransfers is not affiliated with the DVLA or DVLA Personalised Registrations. Regtransfers is a recognised reseller of unissued Government stock.

Number plate regulations

When a car is on the road, it is an offence to display number plates bearing any number other than the vehicle's officially recorded registration number. If you purchase a private registration, learn how to transfer private plates before displaying the new number.

All registration number plates displayed on UK vehicles must comply with the official number plate regulations. DVLA oversees enforcement of number plates display regulations and maintains a register of approved manufacturers and retailers of vehicle number plates.

Regtransfers is not part of, and is not formally affiliated with DVLA.