There are a lot of things to think about when you’re scrapping your car. You have to make sure you get the best price for your scrap car, arrange transport, and ensure that all the necessary paperwork is in order.
But what about your personalised registration plate? What happens to that when you scrap your car? Do you have to give it back to the DVLA? Here’s everything you need to know.
How to transfer your personalised registration plate to another vehicle
To transfer your personalised registration plate to another vehicle before you scrap your car, you will need to complete a V317 form from the DVLA and send it along with the appropriate fee. Once the transfer is complete, you will need to ensure that the new vehicle is correctly registered with the DVLA. Once the DVLA has processed your form, they’ll send you a retention certificate that you’ll need to keep safe.
How to sell your personalised registration plate before scrapping your car
If you decide not to transfer your personalised registration plate, you can still sell it. There is a thriving market for personalised registration plates and, depending on the popularity of the letters/numbers on your plate, it could be worth a considerable amount of money. If you do sell your plate, it’s important to remember that you will need to notify the DVLA so that they can update their records.
What if you no longer want your personalised registration plate
If you decide that you no longer want your personalised registration plate, you can surrender it to the DVLA free of charge. To do this, you’ll need to complete a V317 form and send it off to the DVLA along with the appropriate fee. Once the DVLA has processed your form, they’ll send you a confirmation letter.
What happens to your personalised registration plate if you do nothing
If you scrap your car without completing a V317 form, the DVLA will automatically cancel the vehicle’s registration. This means that your personalised registration plate will no longer be valid and you will no longer be able to use it on any other vehicle.
I hope you now know exactly what happens to your personalised registration plate when you scrap your car. If you are still unsure, get in touch and we can explain the process to you.
