Selling A Car With A Private Plate

Can I sell a car with a private plate?

If you have a private number plate, you’ll be able to keep it by arranging to transfer the registration through the DVLA at a fee of £80. Once transferred, you will receive a new V5C document from the DVLA which you must bring to the handover.

It’s okay if you haven’t got a car to put the plate on straight away – the DVLA provides a Retention Scheme where a registration is placed on to a certificate of entitlement until the owner is ready to transfer the plate to a new car at their own convenience.

Selling with GoodBye Car is easy. Enter your vehicle’s registration number below, get your free, instant valuation emailed to you, book an appointment at one of our Car Dealerships and sell your car! 

We also have guides on selling a car on finance, selling a damaged car, and what documents you need to sell your car. If you have any questions, GoodBye Car will be happy to help!