Replacement number plates: how to get new ones made
Buying Guide · 10 October 2026 · 4 min read
Cracked in a car park, stolen off the drive or just faded. What you need to replace a plate legally, and how to do it without paying dealer prices.
You don't need the dealer
Any registered number plate supplier can make you a replacement. The dealer badge on your old plate doesn't mean they're the only ones allowed to. A replacement from us is made to the same standard, BS AU 145e, as the one that came on the car.
What you'll need
Every road-legal plate in the UK needs two things from you:
- Proof of identity. Driving licence, passport or similar.
- Proof you're entitled to the registration. Your V5C logbook, the green V5C/2 slip, or a certificate of entitlement.
You order first and upload photos of the documents afterwards. We check them before anything goes into production. More detail in what documents do I need for number plates.
If the plate was stolen
Report it to the police first and get a crime reference number. Stolen plates get cloned onto other cars, and the reference protects you if fines or speeding tickets start turning up. Then order replacements as normal.
One plate or both?
You can replace just the front or just the rear. If the other plate is old and yellowed, it's worth doing both so they match, but it isn't required. See do front and rear number plates have to match.
What it costs
| Plate | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Standard printed, single | from a few pounds |
| 3D gel, pair | mid-range |
| 4D acrylic, pair | premium |
Current prices are shown live in the plate builder as you design. UK delivery is a flat £3.99, or collect from us in Leeds.
Quick checklist
- Measure the old plate (or check UK number plate sizes).
- Build the new plate online.
- Upload ID and V5C.
- Fit with pads or screws. See how to fit number plates.