As part of the vehicles (Crime) Act 2001 it is a requirement that both proof of identity AND proof of entitlement are provided when purchasing vehicle registration plates.
At least one document from each of the following lists must be provided:
List 1 – Documents to confirm identity:
– A bill issued by by an electricity, gas or water supplier, a land-line telephone bill or a council tax bill
– A bank or building society statement
– A passport (whether or not issued in the United Kingdom)
– A national identity card issued by the Government of a state or territory other than the United Kingdom
– A debit or credit card issued by a bank or building society (the requirement for a photograph will no longer apply)
– A police warrant card
– An armed forces identity card
List 2 – Documents to establish entitlement:
– The preferred document is a vehicle registration certificate (V5C)
– Tear off slip from V5 (V5C/2)
– Certificate of entitlement to a registration mark (V750)
– Cherished transfer retention document (V778)
– Vehicle licence renewal form (V11)
– Temporary registration certificate (V379)
– Authorisation certificate (V948)
– A letter of authorisation from a fleet operator (including a lease/hire company). Please note that the letter must quote the document reference number from the V5C. Quoting the vehicle identification number will no longer be acceptable.
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