How To Get A Personalised Number Plate |
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Cesar Rocca
February 12, 2013
You've just bought your dream car, and now you want the ultimate number plate to make sure everyone knows it's yours. From custom number plates to funky number plate surrounds, there are numerous ways to assert your individuality when you're driving in your car.
Hundreds of thousands of new cars are sold every year, each with its own number plate. As such, getting number plates made for your new or used car is a very easy process that can be carried out almost anywhere in the country. There are several requirements, although none are particularly onerous or difficult to follow.
The government requires that all new number plates are made by a registered and approved number plate supplier. If you're considering ordering a number plate for your new car or customizing your number plate for an older car, make sure that it's coming from a registered supplier - plates from other suppliers could be illegal.
Getting a number plate made is very simple. You will need to provide several forms of identification - some of which will prove that you own the vehicle that's having a plate made for it, and several to prove your own identity. Let's start with the type of documentation that's required to identify yourself as the vehicle's owner.
First, you'll need to provide your driving license, along with a secondary form of identification that proves your address and place of residence. If you don't have a driving license, you can use a passport from any country. A utility bill or account statement is typically enough to prove your address to the number plate supplier.
Secondly, you'll need to prove that you own the vehicle you're registering with a new number plate. Remember to bring a certificate of vehicle registration or an entitlement certificate with you when you're having number plates made, as this will ensure that you own the vehicle and allow the plate maker to proceed.
There are several rules when having number plates made. Your number plate must be made using a reflective material, allowing it to be photographed by police camera equipment. It must also use a white background with black characters for the front number plate, and a yellow background with black characters for the rear plate.
There are a variety of optional extras when having number plates made for your vehicle. Choose from different flags and emblems, all of which can be displayed on the side of your number plate. For personalized number plates, you can also add a descriptive border that expands on the message you use in your custom plate.
Whether you're replacing a broken number plate of having a custom number plate made to suit your needs, getting number plates made is a great idea for car owners in search of something new and unique. From stylish custom plates to crisp and new number plates, having a number plate made is a good choice for new car owners.