Private registrations are a great way to personalise your vehicle, whether you want your plate to feature your initials, name, occupation or even hide the age of the vehicle, it’s your choice.
Unlike many of our competitors, the price you see is the price you pay for a ‘Moonstone’ plate. No hidden extra’s we have even included the VAT and assignment fee’s. We believe in being totally upfront with our customers, providing them with the best deal right from the start.
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If you wish to have private number plates on your vehicle you must acquire the right to display the new number. This means having the number officially transferred to your vehicle in place of its old number. It is illegal to display a registration number that is NOT the number shown on the vehicle’s V5C and you CANNOT change your registration number by buying plastic number plates and swapping the plates.
Additionally, plates must conform to a set of specifications relating to colour; size; reflectivity; decoration and character size, font and spacing. Failing to comply with display regulations can result in MOT failure, a fine and permanent loss of the registration number concerned.
Another consideration when purchasing personalised number plates is the compatibility of the vehicle and the registration number. It is illegal to make an older car look younger with a registration that uses a year code later than the original date of the car. So, for example it is not legal to display a current style ‘19’ number plate on a vehicle that is older than the year 2019 but is legal to display it on 2020 vehicles etc.
A private number plate, also known as a personal registration or cherished plate, lets you customise your vehicle's identity. When a car is made, it's assigned a default registration number by the DVLA. But with a private number plate, you can make it uniquely yours. Express yourself with a word, your name, or even a fun saying. The possibilities are boundless!
Established in 2019, Moonstone Plates is a dynamic private plate seller, combining the freshness of a new entrant with the knowledge of a seasoned dealer.
The name "Moonstone Plates" is uniquely reflective of our fresh industry approach, embodied by a simple and timeless logo that encapsulates our ethos.
At Moonstone Plates, transparency is paramount.
What you see on our website is exactly what you pay – no hidden fees.
We refrain from imposing any fees when selling your plate – the price you settle on is the amount you'll receive in full.
A private number plate, also known as a personal registration or cherished plate , lets you customise your vehicle's identity. When a car is made, it's assigned a default registration number by the DVLA. But with a private number plate, you can make it uniquely yours. Express yourself with a word, your name, or even a fun saying. The possibilities are boundless!
In 2020, the Office for National Statistics revealed that UK residents owned £3 billion worth of Private Number Plates. This trend is only growing, as the popularity of private plates continues to surge.
Established in 2019, Moonstone Plates is a dynamic private plate seller, combining the freshness of a new entrant with the knowledge of a seasoned dealer.
The name "Moonstone Plates" is uniquely reflective of our fresh industry approach, embodied by a simple and timeless logo that encapsulates our ethos.
We specialise in buying and selling private number plates, boasting access to an extensive collection for sale. Our offerings include both standard acrylic plates and 4D plates. When purchasing on behalf of others, we provide a distinctive presentation gift box.
Stay tuned for our branded merchandise, featuring hoodies and T-shirts. Join our newsletter for updates on our expanding offerings.
At Moonstone Plates, transparency is paramount.
What you see on our website is exactly what you pay – no hidden fees.
We refrain from imposing any fees when selling your plate – the price you settle on is the amount you'll receive in full.
We're equally proud to back the Review Forest initiative.
This partnership allows us to contribute to reforestation efforts by planting trees for each review we receive.
These trees not only provide local communities with fair wages and long-term employment, but also bolster the global economy, fostering sustainability for the future.
Four number plate formats have been used: dateless, suffix, prefix, and current-style.
When one format exhausted its combinations, a new system was introduced.
The current-style format, launched in 2001, was designed for up to 50 years of unique registrations.
However, a personal number plate can't make your vehicle appear newer than it is.
Once the reserve of the elite, private number plates, often gracing luxurious cars of the affluent, have surged in popularity. If chosen astutely, they prove a sound investment, appreciating over time.
Demand is a pivotal price driver. The greater the interest in your registration, the higher its value upon sale.
Four number plate formats have been used: dateless, suffix, prefix, and current-style.
When one format exhausted its combinations, a new system was introduced.
The current-style format, launched in 2001, was designed for up to 50 years of unique registrations.
However, a personal number plate can't make your vehicle appear newer than it is.
The characters in suffix, prefix, and current-style plates reveal the initial registration date.
For instance, if your plate displays '15', you can't transfer a plate showing '22'.
Notably, dateless plates are the sole type of registration that can be affixed to any vehicle.
Once the reserve of the elite, private number plates, often gracing luxurious cars of the affluent, have surged in popularity. If chosen astutely, they prove a sound investment, appreciating over time.
Demand is a pivotal price driver. The greater the interest in your registration, the higher its value upon sale.
Shorter plates fetch higher valuations, as these are especially coveted by investors, amplifying selling prices.
Historically, private number plates have consistently appreciated. Many are now preferring them as investments over traditional options like ISAs or bonds. Amid the array of lower-priced sales, stand the attention-grabbing, high-value plates, ranging from thousands to staggering six or seven figures.
Private Number Plates to Buy through ourselves could not be any easier.
Have a look on our extensive website for different plate ideas, once you have chosen your desired number, an invoice will be issued to yourself for payment, securing the plate of choice.
So long as we have received all the correct paperwork, the average transfer time is approximately 2-4 weeks. Here at Moonstone we take great care of your documents but cannot accept any responsibility for their safety once they have been forwarded to the DVLA.
Here at Moonstone we provide the option for you, the customer, to purchase the acrylic plate from us, however this is not mandatory, it's a choice that can be made before making payment.The Acrylic plates can also be bought separately so people do not have to purchase a private registration to be able to buy the acrylic plates.
Yes. If you are getting a brand new (unregistered) vehicle, ask the dealership if it can be registered with your new private registration. If you are registering the vehicle yourself you need to complete a V750 form with your application.
You will need to wait for the transfer to be completed. If there is a problem, then you will be notified by the DVLA.
Transferring a registration is a simple procedure, which may be completed by you, and there are NO time restrictions in this procedure.
All Moonstone acrylic plates are supplied with a protective film used to prevent damage to the plates while in transit. This film must be removed before it is attached to the vehicle.
It's automatically made void, unless you pay the DVLA a fee to retain it.
Yes this is known as a double transfer. Here at Moonstone we can organise this for you all that we need are the documents from the third vehicle involved and an extra £80.00 which is payable to the DVLA. You will also need to complete a V317 application form. If no third vehicle is available, then the registration mark can be retained on a retention certificate in accordance with the governing regulations. There is a fee of £80 again paid to the DVLA for the retention certificate. There is further information available on retaining a registration mark by visiting the DVLA website.
We expect that once a purchase agreement has been completed it will be honoured, just as you, our valued customer, expects us to honour our terms & conditions. However, we do recognise that situations can change and we will be willing to advertise and re-sell the registration on a reduced commission basis on your behalf if you so wish but only after payment has been made in full to Moonstone Plates.
Private Number Plates to Buy through ourselves could not be any easier.
Have a look on our extensive website for different plate ideas, once you have chosen your desired number, an invoice will be issued to yourself for payment, securing the plate of choice.
Once payment is received you will then receive the certificate which can either be kept by yourself on retention (ie not placing it onto a vehicle) this can be kept for upto 10 years OR you can go online and transfer the plate to your vehicle. You will then be able to display the plate immediately and DVLA will re-send you a V5 for your vehicle with the change of registration plate.
So long as we have received all the correct paperwork, the average transfer time is approximately 2-4 weeks. Here at Moonstone we take great care of your documents but cannot accept any responsibility for their safety once they have been forwarded to the DVLA.
Here at Moonstone we provide the option for you, the customer, to purchase the acrylic plate from us, however this is not mandatory, it's a choice that can be made before making payment.The Acrylic plates can also be bought separately so people do not have to purchase a private registration to be able to buy the acrylic plates.
Yes. If you are getting a brand new (unregistered) vehicle, ask the dealership if it can be registered with your new private registration. If you are registering the vehicle yourself you need to complete a V750 form with your application.
It's automatically made void, unless you pay the DVLA a fee to retain it.
You will need to wait for the transfer to be completed. If there is a problem, then you will be notified by the DVLA.
Yes this is known as a double transfer. Here at Moonstone we can organise this for you all that we need are the documents from the third vehicle involved and an extra £80.00 which is payable to the DVLA. You will also need to complete a V317 application form. If no third vehicle is available, then the registration mark can be retained on a retention certificate in accordance with the governing regulations. There is a fee of £80 again paid to the DVLA for the retention certificate. There is further information available on retaining a registration mark by visiting the DVLA website.
We expect that once a purchase agreement has been completed it will be honoured, just as you, our valued customer, expects us to honour our terms & conditions. However, we do recognise that situations can change and we will be willing to advertise and re-sell the registration on a reduced commission basis on your behalf if you so wish but only after payment has been made in full to Moonstone Plates.
Transferring a registration is a simple procedure, which may be completed by you, and there are NO time restrictions in this procedure.
All Moonstone acrylic plates are supplied with a protective film used to prevent damage to the plates while in transit. This film must be removed before it is attached to the vehicle.
In 2020, the Office for National Statistics revealed that UK residents owned £3 billion worth of Private Number Plates. This trend is only growing, as the popularity of private plates continues to surge.
Once the reserve of the elite, private number plates, often gracing luxurious cars of the affluent, have surged in popularity. If chosen astutely, they prove a sound investment, appreciating over time.
Demand is a pivotal price driver. The greater the interest in your registration, the higher its value upon sale.
Shorter plates fetch higher valuations, as these are especially coveted by investors, amplifying selling prices.
Historically, private number plates have consistently appreciated. Many are now preferring them as investments over traditional options like ISAs or bonds. Amid the array of lower-priced sales, stand the attention-grabbing, high-value plates, ranging from thousands to staggering six or seven figures.
We specialise in buying and selling private number plates, boasting access to an extensive collection for sale. Our offerings include both standard acrylic plates and 4D plates. When purchasing on behalf of others, we provide a distinctive presentation gift box.
Stay tuned for our branded merchandise, featuring hoodies and T-shirts. Join our newsletter for updates on our expanding offerings.
We're equally proud to back the Review Forest initiative.
This partnership allows us to contribute to reforestation efforts by planting trees for each review we receive.
These trees not only provide local communities with fair wages and long-term employment, but also bolster the global economy, fostering sustainability for the future.
The characters in suffix, prefix, and current-style plates reveal the initial registration date.
For instance, if your plate displays '15', you can't transfer a plate showing '22'.
Notably, dateless plates are the sole type of registration that can be affixed to any vehicle.
Shorter plates fetch higher valuations, as these are especially coveted by investors, amplifying selling prices.
Historically, private number plates have consistently appreciated. Many are now preferring them as investments over traditional options like ISAs or bonds. Amid the array of lower-priced sales, stand the attention-grabbing, high-value plates, ranging from thousands to staggering six or seven figures.
Once payment is received you will then receive the certificate which can either be kept by yourself on retention (ie not placing it onto a vehicle) this can be kept for upto 10 years OR you can go online and transfer the plate to your vehicle. You will then be able to display the plate immediately and DVLA will re-send you a V5 for your vehicle with the change of registration plate.
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Additionally, plates must conform to a set of specifications relating to colour; size; reflectivity; decoration and character size, font and spacing. Failing to comply with display regulations can result in MOT failure, a fine and permanent loss of the registration number concerned.
Another consideration when purchasing personalised number plates is the compatibility of the vehicle and the registration number. It is illegal to make an older car look younger with a registration that uses a year code later than the original date of the car. So, for example it is not legal to display a current style ‘19’ number plate on a vehicle that is older than the year 2019 but is legal to display it on 2020 vehicles etc.
