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Common Questions
Find answers to common questions about buying, selling and transferring Northern Ireland registration plates.
Northern Ireland number plates are vehicle registrations issued using the Northern Ireland registration system. Unlike current Great Britain registrations, NI plates do not contain an age identifier, making them popular with motorists looking for a dateless registration.
NI registrations use a format that does not include a year or age identifier. This means the registration itself does not reveal the age of the vehicle.
Yes, in most cases an eligible NI registration can be transferred to a suitable vehicle registered in Great Britain through the DVLA.
No. One of the main attractions of NI registrations is that the registration mark does not indicate the vehicle's age.
Prices depend on the length, numbers, letters and desirability of the registration. Longer combinations can be relatively affordable while short or highly desirable registrations can command substantially higher prices.
Yes. A private registration can make a unique gift and can often be held on a certificate until the recipient is ready to assign it to a suitable vehicle.
Yes, provided the vehicles and registration meet the applicable DVLA requirements. The registration may be transferred directly or placed on retention first.
Yes. If you own the rights to an eligible Northern Ireland registration, NI Plates can assess it and discuss the options available for selling it.
Physical number plates must comply with the applicable UK rules governing character size, typeface, spacing, colours and approved plate materials. Characters must not be altered or rearranged to make the registration appear to spell something different.