On receipt of your V750 Certificate of Entitlement you will have 12 months in which to assign your plate to a vehicle, although this period can be extended for up to three years for a fee.
When you are ready to put your new plates onto a vehicle, you should apply to your local DVLA office. This can be done by post or in person and you will need to complete the relevant sections of the V750. It is important to note that if you are the nominee named on the V750, you will require the signature of the purchaser to assign the plates to your vehicle. Other items required include the V5 registration document, a valid MOT certificate (if applicable) and if your road tax has been purchased at a post office within two weeks, you will have to enclose a photocopy of the tax disc.
Once you have completed this process you must have your private number plates made up. You should only approach a registered supplier, who will need to confirm your identity. The preferred documents are your driving licence, which confirms this and the V5 registration document, which confirms your entitlement to the registration number.
If you decide not to assign the mark to a vehicle you can apply for a refund of the £80 assignment fee, as long as the mark was purchased after 1st May 1983 and you can only apply for a refund after the expiry date shown on the V750. You relinquish all entitlement to the registration mark if you apply for a refund of the assignment fee.
