Thinking of getting private number plates in the UK? Whether you're buying or transferring plates, knowing the required documents is essential. The three main documents you’ll come across are the V750 certificate of entitlement, the V778 retention document, and the V5C logbook.

The V750 is issued when you buy brand-new private number plates that haven’t been assigned to a vehicle yet. Got a cherished number plate already in use? Then you’ll likely deal with the V778, which confirms the number plate is on retention and ready for future use. And let’s not forget the V5C, your vehicle logbook—this is crucial for assigning or transferring plates.

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