How to Dispose of Old Number Plates

While it’s very easy to get a new number plate, how to get rid of one might be a question people might ask
themselves at some point if you are looking to raise some cash or your private plate has lost its appeal.
Luckily, there are a couple of options for you whether you want to get creative or not, here are the ways you
can dispose of your old number plate.

Sell your old number plate
One of the easiest ways to dispose of your old number plate would be to sell it. You can sell your number plate
on websites that provide and sell number plates such as ours. You can also easily check the value of your number
plate so you know what price to sell it for. We will post your advertisement on our website which will be seen
by hundreds of potential buyers daily, helping you get rid of your old number plate in no time.

Recycle your old number plate
Another way of getting rid of your old number plate is be recycling it. Before you recycle it, you should
probably make sure the plate is not valuable as selling it might be a better option in that case. If you’ve
checked the value of your number plate and it’s not worth much, recycling it will be a faster way of disposing
of it. You can do so by taking it to your local recycling centre. If you are disposing of it via other methods,
you need to make sure the number plate is damaged enough so scammers won’t be able to use it and get a hold of
your identity.

How to destroy old number plates
If you are not giving the number plate to an authorised recycling place, and you choose to dispose of them by
throwing them into the bin, you need to make sure they are unusable and unrecognisable. This is how you can
destroy your old number plates:

Destroy the stickers
It’s important to remove the information on the stickers, so other people can’t steal them. It’s very hard to
peel off the stickers, but you can destroy them by scratching away with a knife or screwdriver, so you can avoid
them being usable by scammers.

Change the shape
Nowadays, number plates are made from lightweight aluminium which is easily bendable. Use that to your advantage
and bend the plate enough that it can’t be used again. If you want to take it a step further, you can use
utensils such as tin snips to cut the plate into small pieces.

Important DVLA information

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, or DVLA, sees all aspects of personalised number plates across the UK. Created in 1965, above all, the DVLA is integral in controlling passenger vehicles. From managing drivers and road tax, the DVLA protects our roads. As one of the highest profile government agencies today, our roads may look different without them. In short, we work with them daily. However, it is important to note that we do not affiliate with them.

DVLA is a registered trademark of the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency. Click4Reg is not affiliated to the DVLA or DVLA Personalised Registrations. Click4Reg is a recognised reseller of DVLA registrations

Number plate law

As responsible agents, we prioritise following the law. It is now mandatory for customers to provide a V948 certificate issued by the DVLA before purchasing a number plate to verify their entitlement. These are valuable assets and essential features of cars that criminals can duplicate to create a false identity, which is a common practice among them. Therefore, we advise visitors to exercise extra caution when obtaining cherished registrations.

Number plates must be road-legal and readable. It’s essential to keep the positioning and spacing of the characters the same. They Must use reflective materials with black characters on a white background for the front plate. Also for the rear plates, they must have black characters on a yellow background. They cannot have patterns.

A number plate must measure 524mm x 112mm and can display up to 7 digits. Standard 4×4 rear plates measure 285mm x 203mm and with a standard front plate. Larger vehicles such as Jaguars and Porsches require a larger rear plate measuring 533mm x 152mm. But still use the stock front plate size.