Documentation Required for Number Plates

To process your number plate order, please send the required documentation to: lee@lfautomotive.co.uk.

Documents to Show Entitlement to the Registration Number (ONE ONLY):

  • Vehicle Registration Certificate (V5C)
  • New Keeper Supplement (V5C/2)
  • Certificate of Entitlement (V750)
  • Retention Document (V778)
  • Renewal Reminder for Vehicle Tax or SORN (V11 or V11NI)
  • Temporary Registration Certificate (V379)
  • Number Plate Authorisation Certificate (V948) with an official stamp from the DVLA or DVSA
  • Electronic Number Plate Authorisation Certificate (eV948)
  • Letter of Authorisation from a fleet operator (including lease or hire companies) referencing the document number from the V5C
  • Record of insurer’s name, reference, and policy numbers (for repairs approved by an insurance company)
  • If your fleet is part of the new V5C on demand scheme (‘V5C suppression’), please provide a PDF of the vehicle’s details from the View Vehicle Record service.

Documents to Confirm Your Name and Address (ONE ONLY):

  • Driving Licence (photo or non-photo, does not have to be UK-issued)
  • Utility Bill, Council Tax, or Rates Bill from Northern Ireland (issued within the last 6 months)
  • Bank or Building Society Statement (issued within the last 6 months)
  • National Identity Card (issued by a government outside the UK)

The Following Will Confirm Your Name Only:

  • Passport (does not have to be UK-issued)
  • Bank or Building Society Debit or Credit Card
  • Police Warrant Card
  • Armed Forces Identity Card

Thank you for your cooperation!